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There is some faint writing on this slide that tells us this is a view of New York at Worth Street.  The photo is not dated but is probably close to 1917. The street is very busy with horses and wagons, as well as a few automobiles and at least one…

According to the label on the slide, this is a view of State Street in Albany, New York. A horse drawn carriage is seen, as well as a street car making its way down the track. Several buildings that are in the view still exist.  Those include the New…

A work crew using heavy machinery to grout the pavement. The location as written on the slide is Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Bedford Avenue is the longest street in Brooklyn - stretching just over ten miles. Exact location on Bedford Avenue…

A work crew using the pot pouring method of applying mastic to a street. The writing on the slide tells us that this view is of 416 Broadway in Brooklyn, New York.  The date is June 2, 1916.  Several businesses are in view.  The one with the clearest…

A sand heater used for the mastic in paving a city street. The date and location has been written on the image. June 2, 1916. 373 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York. Notice the supports for the elevated railroad tracks above. A large billboard…

A work crew laying Durax paving stones at 110 Wallabout Place, Brooklyn, New York in October of 1917. This location is in close proximity to the Brooklyn Naval Yard. Located in Wallabout Bay, off the East River, the Brooklyn Naval Yard was…