Oct. 29, 1932 dated photo. #11 DeForest St. 10-29-32 Looking easterly from Pine Grove toward Overlake Park after Telford Stone Base Constructed - Salvaged Macadam Surface.
Feb. 26, 1938 dated photo. East Avenue from near Colchester Avenue looking South, WPA (Work Projects Administration) Project No. 65-12-336. This view shows the widening project carried on during the winter months. This street was widened to a total width of thirty feet and a slope of 1 -1 1/2 was... Show moreFeb. 26, 1938 dated photo. East Avenue from near Colchester Avenue looking South, WPA (Work Projects Administration) Project No. 65-12-336. This view shows the widening project carried on during the winter months. This street was widened to a total width of thirty feet and a slope of 1 -1 1/2 was given to the shoulders. The old power line was reconstructed with new poles and fixtures and placed in a position to allow for future development. Another project is being prepared for future development of a new pavement and further widening at the south end of this street. Show less
Sept. 27, 1931 dated photo. View of Elmwood Ave. Steeple of the Unitarian church can be seen far left in the background. Elm trees line both sides of the street.
August 28, 1931 dated photo. Construction crew works repaving the street. Sign atop one of the vehicles identifies it as belonging to the City of Burlington Street Dept.
Sept 27, 1931 dated photo of Elmwood Ave looking north from the intersection of Pearl Street. Telephone poles and Elm streets line the road. To the right is the fenced property of the Unitarian Church. To the extreme left, barely visible, is a Texaco gas station. This corner on the left now... Show moreSept 27, 1931 dated photo of Elmwood Ave looking north from the intersection of Pearl Street. Telephone poles and Elm streets line the road. To the right is the fenced property of the Unitarian Church. To the extreme left, barely visible, is a Texaco gas station. This corner on the left now houses the Post Office. Show less
April 27, 1931 dated photo. View of Elmwood Ave. at the intersection of North Street. On the left is the Elmwood Ave Cemetery. To the right retail businesses including a place advertising a spot to stop and have lunch.
Sept. 27, 1931 dated photo. View of Elmwood Ave looking north at intersection of North Street. Unused trolley (cable car) tracks remain in the street pavement.
Sept. 27, 1931 dated photo. View of Elmwood Ave at the intersection of North Street. Elmwood Ave Cemetery on the left. Retail businesses on the right include a drug store, place to eat lunch and convenience store. Steeple of St Joseph's Church on Allen Street seen in upper right corner.
April 27, 1931 dated photo. View of Elmwood Ave looking north from intersection of Pearl Street. Fenced property of the Unitarian Church seen to the right.
Aug. 15, 1939 date photo. PWA Project Vt. 1097-F, Intersection of Intervale Avenue, Elmwood Avenue and North Street. This view shows the broad intersection of the three above streets after the completion of the Plant-Mix apshalt pavement consisting of a leveling course averaging approximately one... Show moreAug. 15, 1939 date photo. PWA Project Vt. 1097-F, Intersection of Intervale Avenue, Elmwood Avenue and North Street. This view shows the broad intersection of the three above streets after the completion of the Plant-Mix apshalt pavement consisting of a leveling course averaging approximately one and one-half inches in thickness and a wearing coarse aggregate or "Binder" material with 50-60 penetration asphalt cement. The wearing surface was constructed with fine aggregate using a mixture of 50-60 penetration asphalt cement and American Bitumuls tempering fluid. Show less
Photograph dated June 13, 1931 of the road construction project on Park Avenue (renamed Flynn Avenue). The warning sign for the rail crossing can be seen in the distance. To the right is the Everpure Ice Co. located at 208 Park Avenue.
Photograph dated April 27, 1931 looking eastward from the rail crossing on Park Avenue (renamed Flynn Avenue)before the widening/paving project was undertaken. Features include United Maple Products building (left), Vermont Structural Steel Corp. buildings (right) and in the distance, the steeple... Show morePhotograph dated April 27, 1931 looking eastward from the rail crossing on Park Avenue (renamed Flynn Avenue)before the widening/paving project was undertaken. Features include United Maple Products building (left), Vermont Structural Steel Corp. buildings (right) and in the distance, the steeple of St. Anthony's Church. Show less
