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Kirchin016
Mastic being spread on pavement.
Kirchin017
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…
Kirchin018
Two workers mix mastic in a wheelbarrow and dump it on the surface of the street.
Same general location as shown in Kirchin010.
Same general location as shown in Kirchin010.
Kirchin019
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…
Kirchin020
Two workers mix mastic in a wheelbarrow and dump it on the surface of the street.Same general location as shown in Kirchin010.
A duplicate image of Kirchin018.
Kirchin021
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…
Kirchin022
Durax 4 inch cubes laid out in a typical street paving pattern.
Kirchin023
A work crew pauses for a photograph. They are busy paving a street with Durax cubes.
The only identified person is Harry Kirchin who is standing on the extreme left of the group.
Kirchin024
A crew works on installing durax cubes in patterns for paving the street.
Notice the mix of horse drawn carriages and early automobiles.
Kirchin025
Dated circa 1916, this newly paved street is at the Center Market, B Street or what is now Constitution Avenue and 7th Avenue in Washington, D.C.
The idea for a central market in the nation's capitol was begun by President George Washington…
Kirchin026
Another view of the durax paved street next to the Center Market in Washington, D.C.
Notice the sign that gives their hours. The entire market slogan is out of frame, but it reads in part: "Every Day A Market Day At..."
Kirchin027
Large durax cubes have been dumped on a city street where they will be used for paving. A crew works to size and shape the cubes for precise installation.
Location is unknown but notice the many advertisements. Drink Coca-Cola, Morton's Ice Cream,…
Kirchin028
Durax 4 inch cubes laid out in a pattern when paving a street.
Duplicate of Kirchin022 slide.
Duplicate of Kirchin022 slide.
Kirchin029
A street paved in a pattern of Durax 4 inch cubes.
Kirchin030
A duplicate of the Kirchin029 slide.
Kirchin031
In a similar view to Kirchin001, two trucks deliver granite curbing for installation.
Notice the two children on the right who have climbed up the fence to supervise.
Kirchin032
This slide is labeled "halfway off" meaning the pavement has been partially removed in order to repave. Streetcar tracks are clearly visible.
There are several businesses in view. One in particular is the Geo. W. Kirwan & Co. According to a…
Kirchin033
Granite curbing has been delivered for installation on a residential street.
Kirchin034
The old way of delivering granite curbing. Tossed on the site of a muddy residential street.
Zoom in to view two children getting ready to cross the street above.
Kirchin035
Placing each slab neatly in its place by truck is the new way of delivering granite curbing.
Notice the sign for the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene. The signage actually helps date the photo. The time period is between 1907 when the Pentecostal…
Kirchin036
The durax blocks have been laid in the foreground and progress continues down the street.
Location unknown, but same as shown in Kirchin027.
Kirchin037
A label on the slide described this as a view of the Roman Road.
Kirchin038
This is a view of Haymarket Square from 20 Canal Street looking south in Boston, Massachusetts. The photo was taken on September 17, 1917.
The street is in good shape, with streetcar tracks clearly visible. The short building in the right…
Kirchin039
This is the same view of Haymarket Square from 20 Canal Street looking south in Boston, Massachusetts as shown in Kirchin038. This photo, however, was taken earlier - on July 20, 1916 - before roadwork was begun.
The street is in rough shape, with…
Kirchin040
This is the view from 370 Albany Street looking south in Boston, Massachusetts. The photo was taken on August 20, 1916.
The jagged cobblestones make it easy to see the road is in poor condition.
Google Street View of the same location.
View…
Kirchin041
This is the same view from 370 Albany Street looking south in Boston, Massachusetts as shown in Kirchin040. However, this photo was taken on September 17, 1917.
The street has now been nicely paved.
A clearer shot of the building in the right…
Kirchin042
This is the view of Columbia Road from E. Cottage Street looking west in Boston (Dorchester Historic Neighborhood), Massachusetts. This photo was taken on September 17, 1917.
The street has been repaired and is smooth again. Streetcar tracks bank…
Kirchin043
This is the same view of Columbia Road from E. Cottage Street looking west in Boston (Dorchester Historic Neighborhood) Massachusetts as shown in Kirchin042. However, this photo was taken on August 20, 1916 before repaving began.
Google Street View…
Kirchin044
This slide shows pavement with street car tracks on a bridge.
Date and location unknown.
Kirchin045
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…
Kirchin046
According to the label on the slide, this is a view of Gorham Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. The slide was taken to record that the street was paved 7 grade and laid in 1912.
Sadly, most of the buildings that are in the view no longer exist. …
Kirchin047
This image is of a German Traction Engine. The person standing with the machine might be a soldier. The German Army in WWI was known to use traction engines to move heavy guns and equipment.
Kirchin048
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…
Kirchin049
The slide label reads "A granite circle."
Location and date unknown.
Kirchin050
This slide has a label that reads "Hassam Block Pavement, Laid in 1910 by, Simpson Bros. Corporation Boston Mass."
The city street location is unknown but most likely the northeastern U.S.
What looks like a trolley platform is on the left and an…
Kirchin051
A quaint street scene showing granite curbing and streetcar tracks curving into the distance.
Unknown date and location.
Kirchin052
A slide showing a street in poor condition with cobblestones and mud.
Unknown date and location.
There appears to be advertisments painted against a line of wooden fencing to the right.
Kirchin053
This slide has a label that reads "...in Malden, Massachusetts."
The exact residential street in Malden is unknown. There are streetcar tracks clearly visible. What looks like new pavement is kept wet when curing.
Notice the fire hydrant on the…
Kirchin054
According to the label on the slide, this is a view (from Washington Square) of Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The station was built in 1911 by the New York Central Rail Road. The building was abandoned in 1975 and fell into disrepair. …
Kirchin055
A stone wall on a shaded street.
Kirchin056
Cracks in the curbing of a street median.
Date and location of photo is unknown.
Kirchin057
This slide shows a street in rough condition with uneven cobblestones.
Unknown date and location, but probably around 1916 and possibly New York City. A few clues are the elevated road above and an awning with Weston's bakery printed on it. Next…
Kirchin058
This is the same view as in the slide Kirchin057. Obviously, street work has been done because the rough cobblestones have given way to smooth pavement.
Kirchin059
A shack at a quarry. Possibly Mt. Airy, NC.
Kirchin060
A group of executives dressed in suits and hats pose at a quarry.
Kirchin061
Stone cutting operation at a quarry. Possibly Lithonia, Georgia.
Kirchin062
Workers cut and stack cubes of granite at a quarry.
Notice the railroad tracks that were used to transport the unfinished granite blocks.
Kirchin063
A group of men (a few smoking cigars) watches workers demonstrate using a machine to cut paving stones at a quarry.
Location unknown.
Kirchin064
Two men working on cutting a large piece of stone at a quarry.
Kirchin065
Three men cut pieces of granite curbing out of a large section of stone at a quarry.
Wedges have been driven into the stone to help break it.