Photograph dated June 4, 1934. The C. H. Goss Co., an auto dealership located at 237 North Avenue, can be seen to the left. Original caption reads: P.W.A. Project #2232. This is a view of the North Ave Widening Project looking northerly from Barry St. It shoes the completion of the Project which... Show morePhotograph dated June 4, 1934. The C. H. Goss Co., an auto dealership located at 237 North Avenue, can be seen to the left. Original caption reads: P.W.A. Project #2232. This is a view of the North Ave Widening Project looking northerly from Barry St. It shoes the completion of the Project which included 10" Telfold base, a 2" penetration course and a 2" binder wearing course together with integral curb and gutter. Show less
Photograph dated Sept. 18, 1940. Original caption reads: North Avenue Reinforced Paving Project. This view is taken from a point opposite the Thayer School looking northerly. Note the work being done to raise the last slab of concrete on the easterly side of the old pavement after it has settled... Show morePhotograph dated Sept. 18, 1940. Original caption reads: North Avenue Reinforced Paving Project. This view is taken from a point opposite the Thayer School looking northerly. Note the work being done to raise the last slab of concrete on the easterly side of the old pavement after it has settled because of sewer construction near the right hand edge; also note the several house connection installations being done in advance of the paving construction. Show less
Photograph dated Oct. 2, 1940. Original caption reads: North Avenue Concrete Paving Project. This view shows the progress of paving construction since September 18, 1940. The concrete slabs in the immediate foreground are old nine foot width slabs. Note that the new slabs are ten feet in width.... Show morePhotograph dated Oct. 2, 1940. Original caption reads: North Avenue Concrete Paving Project. This view shows the progress of paving construction since September 18, 1940. The concrete slabs in the immediate foreground are old nine foot width slabs. Note that the new slabs are ten feet in width. The easterly slab has been completed to station 1700, just north of the intersection of Stanford Road. The grading has been completed on the westerly half for the distance shown in the asphalt heating kettle shown in the right background. Show less
Photograph dated Nov. 8, 1938 showing the condition of North Avenue. The photograph is looking northerly past the Lake View Cemetery, the fence of which can be seen to the left. A photograph in this collection dated Nov. 4, 1931 was taken from almost this exact location.
Original caption reads: Mouth of River Project. This view taken from a point just northerly of the curve at the foot of the hill shows the old narrow roadway leading up the hill and the "hairpin" curve. The road leads around the curve to the right at the foot of the hill. Brush from tree cutting... Show moreOriginal caption reads: Mouth of River Project. This view taken from a point just northerly of the curve at the foot of the hill shows the old narrow roadway leading up the hill and the "hairpin" curve. The road leads around the curve to the right at the foot of the hill. Brush from tree cutting was dumped into the gully in the foreground to help prevent erosion, the brush being later covered with excavated materials. Show less
Photograph dated Aug. 28, 1931, showing a work crew spreading asphalt during a North Avenue paving project. The fence to Lake View Cemetery and the residence at 455 North Avenue can be scene behind the crew.
Original caption reads: North Avenue Street Widening Project, WPA No. 65-12-336 looking North from a point opposite Lake View Cemetery residence. Note telford base nearly completed on west shoulder with crushed stone for penetration course in place. East shoulder approximately one-half excavated... Show moreOriginal caption reads: North Avenue Street Widening Project, WPA No. 65-12-336 looking North from a point opposite Lake View Cemetery residence. Note telford base nearly completed on west shoulder with crushed stone for penetration course in place. East shoulder approximately one-half excavated with Telford Base and chestnut stone in place. Show less
Photograph dated Feb. 23, 1940. Original caption reads: WPA Project No. 655-12-2-62. This view shows the construction of the North End Sewer in front of the George Farrington [1106 North Ave.] and the Ralph Thayer [1076 North Ave.] residence opposite the entrance to the Burlington Rendering... Show morePhotograph dated Feb. 23, 1940. Original caption reads: WPA Project No. 655-12-2-62. This view shows the construction of the North End Sewer in front of the George Farrington [1106 North Ave.] and the Ralph Thayer [1076 North Ave.] residence opposite the entrance to the Burlington Rendering Company's plant. This section of the project is a 15" sewer being constructed entirely with hand labor, using sledge hammers and wedges for excavating through the frost. The Universal Crane used for pulling sheeting and handling materials on the job can be seen in the distance where the excavator is being used for installing the 18" pipe. The depth of the sewer at this location is approximately 12-13 feet. Show less
Photograph dated Oct. 2, 1940. Original caption reads: North Avenue Concrete Paving Project. This view is taken from just northerly of the intersection of Staniford Road where the last slab to approximately station 1700 is being poured before starting the second slab near the Thayer School. The... Show morePhotograph dated Oct. 2, 1940. Original caption reads: North Avenue Concrete Paving Project. This view is taken from just northerly of the intersection of Staniford Road where the last slab to approximately station 1700 is being poured before starting the second slab near the Thayer School. The excavation in the right foreground is for installing a sewer connection prior to constructing the concrete pavement. Show less
Photograph dated May 15, 1934. Original caption reads: P.W.A Project #2232. This view looking northerly on the North Ave Widening Project shows the application of the 2" binder wearing course.
Photo dated June 29, 1931, showing a work crew widening North Avenue in preparation for paving. The fence to Lake View Cemetery can be seen to the left, as well as the residence located at 455 North Avenue.
Photograph dated May 2, 1934, taken in from C.H. Goss Autos. Lake View Sanitorium can be seen to the right. Original caption reads: P.W.A. Project #2232. This view of the North Ave Widening Project looking northerly from Barry St. It shows the construction of the Telfold base course. Not the... Show morePhotograph dated May 2, 1934, taken in from C.H. Goss Autos. Lake View Sanitorium can be seen to the right. Original caption reads: P.W.A. Project #2232. This view of the North Ave Widening Project looking northerly from Barry St. It shows the construction of the Telfold base course. Not the integral curb and gutter in place. Show less
Undated photograph showing a work crew drilling holes at the start of the blasting project on the hill located just north of Institute Road on North Avenue. This stretch of North Avenue has yet to be paved, and the tracks of the trolley line can be clearly seen in this photograph.
This photograph was taken before 1931 when Saiger's Store (pictured) was renamed Colodnys Public Market at 87-95 North Avenue. Note trolley tracks. Original caption reads: Looking west on North St. to North Ave., before new construction work.
Photograph dated Apr. 24, 1931. Looking southward down North Avenue from above the intersection with Institute Road. The photograph may have been taken as an example of road conditions prior to the paving project that would take place in the summer of 1931. The fence to the right was part of a... Show morePhotograph dated Apr. 24, 1931. Looking southward down North Avenue from above the intersection with Institute Road. The photograph may have been taken as an example of road conditions prior to the paving project that would take place in the summer of 1931. The fence to the right was part of a residence at 734 North Avenue. Show less
Original caption reads: Mouth of River Project. This view taken from a point about midway of the road on the lower level shows the old narrow road covered with snow and ice and trees on the right with stumps and trees on the left nearly preventing the possibility of meeting in safety, and the... Show moreOriginal caption reads: Mouth of River Project. This view taken from a point about midway of the road on the lower level shows the old narrow road covered with snow and ice and trees on the right with stumps and trees on the left nearly preventing the possibility of meeting in safety, and the overhead archway of evergreen trees preventing the sun and light from penetrating the road area. Show less
Photograph dated Nov. 14, 1931, was probably taken to record the progress of a North Avenue paving project. It is looking southerly on North Avenue towards the bend that leads to the intersection with Institute Road. The billboard to the right is for the Intervale Jersey Farm located at 4... Show morePhotograph dated Nov. 14, 1931, was probably taken to record the progress of a North Avenue paving project. It is looking southerly on North Avenue towards the bend that leads to the intersection with Institute Road. The billboard to the right is for the Intervale Jersey Farm located at 4 Institute Road. Show less
Photograph dated May 15, 1934. Original caption reads: P.W.A Project #2232 A view looking southerly in the North Ave Widening Project showing the completed 2" penetration course and the application of the 2" binder wearing course.
Photograph dated June 29, 1931, showing a work crew removing debris during the blasting phase when the hill side north of Institute Road on North Avenue was scaled back.
Photograph dated May 2, 1934. The Providence Orphan Asylum can be seen to the right through the trees. Original caption reads: P.W.A. Project #2232 a view of the North Ave Widening Project looking southerly from the end of the Project. The excavation has been completed in this section preparatory... Show morePhotograph dated May 2, 1934. The Providence Orphan Asylum can be seen to the right through the trees. Original caption reads: P.W.A. Project #2232 a view of the North Ave Widening Project looking southerly from the end of the Project. The excavation has been completed in this section preparatory to the installation of the Telfold base and the integral curb and gutter. Show less
