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Travels with Balfour Pink
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An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
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KirchinOther032
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A man skilled with hammer and chisel can still make it
Description
An account of the resource
A Salisbury Evening Post newspaper clipping dated October 4, 1970 documenting Reg Kirchin's career as a stone cutter.
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Cathy Kirhin
1970
Balfour Quarry
Blocks
England
Granite
Granite Quarry
Kirchin; Harry
Kirchin; Reg
Mountsorrel
North Carolina
October 4
Paving
pink
Powell; Clifford
Rowan County
Salisbury
Salisbury Granite Industries
Stone Cutter
Wittenburg Lutheran Church
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Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
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The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther031
Description
An account of the resource
A duplicate of the KirchinOther021 photo showing work being done on the Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
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Cathy Kirchin
Rights
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Automobiles
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Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge
Cleveland
Durax
Ohio
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Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
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The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther029
Description
An account of the resource
A work crew is photographed laying Durax cubes in a pattern as they pave a street. The sign on the building in the background reads 'Brooklyn Livery'. We can assume the location is the Old Brooklyn neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio.
Date
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1910-1930
Contributor
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Cathy Kirchin
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Advertisements
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Cleveland
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Durax
Ohio
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Paving
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
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The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther028
Description
An account of the resource
A work crew installs Durax cubes to pave a street as 'Engineer Baker' (beneath the X) looks on. Unknown location.
Date
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1910-1930
Contributor
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Cathy Kirchin
Rights
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The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
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Cubes
Durax
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Hammer
Paving
Street
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
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Hyperlink
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<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/NmsJ#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther027
Description
An account of the resource
<p>A similar view to that shown in KirchinOther26 photo.</p>
<p>A work crew is photographed while laying Durax cubes in a pattern. This intersection on Pearl Road is just a few blocks from the Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge project shown in KirchinOther21. There are several advertisements and signs which point to the location of this work. On the top left corner building entry is a street sign for 'Henninger Road, SW'. There are also advertisements for Honest Scrap (Chewing Tobacco) and Pilsener Beer (made in Cleveland). Notice the barefoot boy pulling a wagon of some type. Also, there is a small advertisement in the window of the store (next to the American flag). I believe it is announcing a 'Base Ball' event.</p>
<p>A Wikipedia article with some good history of the Old Brooklyn neighborhood can be <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Brooklyn">found here</a>.</p>
<h3>Google Street View of the approx. location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=dennison+avenue,+Cleveland,+Ohio&aq=&sll=41.478232,-81.700087&sspn=0.050222,0.076818&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Denison+Ave,+Cleveland,+Ohio&t=m&layer=c&cbll=41.442895,-81.704048&panoid=qZHcy4m-AvycLSmWBMIT6w&cbp=12,173.47,,0,8.35&ll=41.478232,-81.700087&spn=0.052566,0.077162&z=14&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=dennison+avenue,+Cleveland,+Ohio&aq=&sll=41.478232,-81.700087&sspn=0.050222,0.076818&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Denison+Ave,+Cleveland,+Ohio&t=m&layer=c&cbll=41.442895,-81.704048&panoid=qZHcy4m-AvycLSmWBMIT6w&cbp=12,173.47,,0,8.35&ll=41.478232,-81.700087&spn=0.052566,0.077162&z=14">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
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The nature or genre of the resource
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Advertisements
Cleveland
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Durax
Henninger Road
Honest Scrap Chewing Tobacco
Ohio
Old Brooklyn Neighborhood
Pattern
Paving
Pearl Road
Pilsener Beer
Street
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
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The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther026
Description
An account of the resource
A work crew lays down Durax cubes in a pattern as they pave a street in the Old Brooklyn Neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio.
Harry Kirchin is identified by an 'x'.
There is a similar view in the following picture (KirchinOther27).
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
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The nature or genre of the resource
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Advertisements
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Durax
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Ohio
Old Brooklyn Neighborhood
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Paving
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther021
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Some advertisements in the photo can be read clearly after zooming in on the picture. These ads and the Cleveland, Ohio photo company stamp on the reverse of the photo help pinpoint the location as the Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge in Cleveland.</p>
<p>The advertisements visible in the photo are for the Brooklyn Lumber Company and Luke's Livery. Both businesses can be found in the 1916 Cleveland City Directory.</p>
<p>A website with some good history of the Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge can be <a href="http://www.brooklyncentre.com/wiki/index.php5?title=Brooklyn-Brighton_Bridge">found here</a>.</p>
<h3>Google Street View of the same location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=dennison+avenue,+Cleveland,+Ohio&aq=&sll=41.478232,-81.700087&sspn=0.050222,0.076818&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Denison+Ave,+Cleveland,+Ohio&t=m&layer=c&cbll=41.444824,-81.703136&panoid=OKbD18Q49YYvSMcwq9fs7g&cbp=12,203.65,,0,5.33&ll=41.478232,-81.700087&spn=0.052564,0.077162&z=14&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=dennison+avenue,+Cleveland,+Ohio&aq=&sll=41.478232,-81.700087&sspn=0.050222,0.076818&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Denison+Ave,+Cleveland,+Ohio&t=m&layer=c&cbll=41.444824,-81.703136&panoid=OKbD18Q49YYvSMcwq9fs7g&cbp=12,203.65,,0,5.33&ll=41.478232,-81.700087&spn=0.052564,0.077162&z=14">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
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Cathy Kirchin
Rights
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Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Automobiles
Bridge
Brooklyn Lumber Company
Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge
Cleveland
Durax
Luke's Livery
Ohio
Paving
Paving Blocks
Pearl Road
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Hyperlink
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther020
Description
An account of the resource
A work crew pauses for a photograph as they repave an impressively wide street with Durax cubes. The location is unknown.
Two small American flags can be seen sticking up out of the ground between two of the men.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
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Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Paving
Street
Work Crew
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Hyperlink
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther019
Description
An account of the resource
A view of how 4 inch Durax Cubes are arranged in a pattern during street paving.
This is a similar view to those shown in the Kirchin022 and Kirchin028 slides.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
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Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Pattern
Paving
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Hyperlink
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther018
Description
An account of the resource
A closer look at the paving work done in front of the Asheville Fire Department. This view shows more detail than the one in KirchinOther012.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
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The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Asheville
Building
City Hall
Durax
Fire Department
Fire Hydrant
NC
Pack Square
Paving
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/ePS6#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther016
Description
An account of the resource
This is a similar view as shown in the Kirchin023 and KirchinOther015 photos.
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 toward the left of the group.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Harry Kirchin
Paving
Street
Work Crew
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/MLCl#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther015
Description
An account of the resource
This is the same view as shown in the Kirchin023 photo.
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Kirchin
Paving
Work Crew
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/GUXu#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther012
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Asheville, NC on the reverse of the photo gave us the location of the image. The initials 'AFD' gave us the information we needed to determine which building is shown on the street being repaved. The building is the Asheville Fire Department and City Hall located on East Pack Square.</p>
<p>An image of the same area can be found in the digital collection of the Ramsey Library at the University of North Carolina at Ashevlle<a href="http://toto.lib.unca.edu/findingaids/photo/ball/jpeg/ball1898.jpg"> here</a>.</p>
<p>The building was replaced in 1928 by the current City Building.</p>
<p> </p>
<h3>Google Street View of the approx. location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=asheville+city+hall+pack+square&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=N+Pack+Square,+Asheville,+North+Carolina+28801&t=m&layer=c&cbll=35.595451,-82.549919&panoid=uBUyvUrEhGJqeYyIBedUUQ&cbp=11,79.1,,0,-10.51&source=embed&ll=35.595245,-82.55113&spn=0.025823,0.077162&z=14&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=asheville+city+hall+pack+square&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=N+Pack+Square,+Asheville,+North+Carolina+28801&t=m&layer=c&cbll=35.595451,-82.549919&panoid=uBUyvUrEhGJqeYyIBedUUQ&cbp=11,79.1,,0,-10.51&source=embed&ll=35.595245,-82.55113&spn=0.025823,0.077162&z=14">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Asheville
Building
City Hall
Durax
Fire Department
Fire Hydrant
NC
Pack Square
Paving
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
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The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
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Hyperlink
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther011
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Photo showing street paving on Depot Street in Salisbury, NC. The building on the left is the Yadkin Hotel. On the right is the Salisbury Depot.</p>
<p>According to a <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=6J4xAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA9-PA21&lpg=RA9-PA21&dq=durax+harris+granite+quarries&source=bl&ots=95Yamb8R5n&sig=5f8P2haUjRyci1YLCBe_dzzuj3I&hl=en&sa=X&ei=JRvgUueGNKq_sQSI64KABw&ved=0CCoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=durax%20harris%20granite%20quarries&f=false">trade magazine article</a>, Salisbury, NC had the first streets in America paved with Durax block.</p>
<p> </p>
<h3>Google Street View of the same location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=Depot+Street,+Salisbury,+NC&aq=0&oq=salisbury+depot,+s&sll=39.956859,-83.015356&sspn=0.051449,0.077162&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Depot+St,+Salisbury,+North+Carolina+28144&ll=35.66688,-80.467094&spn=0.006816,0.009645&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=35.667076,-80.466834&panoid=2bZ3cUkzR7CfWh2VE4karg&cbp=12,27.73,,0,-3.88&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=Depot+Street,+Salisbury,+NC&aq=0&oq=salisbury+depot,+s&sll=39.956859,-83.015356&sspn=0.051449,0.077162&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Depot+St,+Salisbury,+North+Carolina+28144&ll=35.66688,-80.467094&spn=0.006816,0.009645&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=35.667076,-80.466834&panoid=2bZ3cUkzR7CfWh2VE4karg&cbp=12,27.73,,0,-3.88">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Blocks
Depot
Depot Street
Durax
Equipment
NC
Paving
Railroad Station
Salisbury
Yadkin Hotel
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Hyperlink
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<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/1JOl#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
KirchinOther010
Description
An account of the resource
<p>According to the writing on the photo, this is a view of West Town Street in Columbus, Ohio. The street is being redone with Balfour Blocks supplied and paved by the Harris Granite Quarries Company of Salisbury, NC.</p>
<p>Harry Kirchin is posing in the foreground.</p>
<h3>Google Street View of the general location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=w.+town+street,+columbus,+ohio&aq=&sll=39.960807,-83.012481&sspn=0.012862,0.01929&gl=us&g=447+W+Broad+St,+Columbus,+OH+43215&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=W+Town+St,+Columbus,+Ohio&ll=39.956311,-83.020057&spn=0.051449,0.077162&t=m&z=14&output=embed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=w.+town+street,+columbus,+ohio&aq=&sll=39.960807,-83.012481&sspn=0.012862,0.01929&gl=us&g=447+W+Broad+St,+Columbus,+OH+43215&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=W+Town+St,+Columbus,+Ohio&ll=39.956311,-83.020057&spn=0.051449,0.077162&t=m&z=14">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Balfour
Blocks
Columbus
Harris Granite Quarries Company
Harry Kirchin
Ohio
Paving
Street
Tracks
West Town Street
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
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Title
A name given to the resource
HK Declaration
Description
An account of the resource
Declarations of Intention (also known as First Papers) are the initial step in an immigrant's naturalization process. Harry Kirchin's Declaration of Intention was signed on December 28, 1910 in Rowan County, North Carolina.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Declaration of Intent
First Papers
Granite
Granite Quarry
Harry Kirchin
Immigrant
Immigration
Industry
Naturalization
North Carolina
Paving
Rowan County
Stone Cutter
United States of America
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
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Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
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<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/IZfk#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin082
Description
An account of the resource
A slide showing the measurements of standard paving blocks. The length, width, and depth of each trade name of block is given in inches.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Blocks
Chart
Five Inch
Four Inch
Hassam Block
Manhattan
Paving
Resurfacing
Standard Measurements
Trade Names
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
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<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/fS9W#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin051
Description
An account of the resource
<p>A quaint street scene showing granite curbing and streetcar tracks curving into the distance.</p>
<p>Unknown date and location.</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Curbing
Paving
Street
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/jkD4#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin050
Description
An account of the resource
<p>This slide has a label that reads "Hassam Block Pavement, Laid in 1910 by, Simpson Bros. Corporation Boston Mass."</p>
<p>The city street location is unknown but most likely the northeastern U.S.</p>
<p>What looks like a trolley platform is on the left and an interesting building with a clock tower is on the right.</p>
<p>Click <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lizbolton/4268423274/">here</a> to see an example of a Simpson Bros. pavement marker.</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.nyu.edu/classes/bkg/objectsblog/archives/cobblestones.pdf">here</a> to read an interesting article on cobblestones and street paving.</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
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Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Hassam Block Pavement
Paving
Simpson Brothers Corp. of Boston Mass
Street
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A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
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The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
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Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
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<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/YfGX#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin049
Description
An account of the resource
<p>The slide label reads "A granite circle."</p>
<p>Location and date unknown.</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Granite Circle
Paving
Street
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
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<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/h2yQ#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin046
Description
An account of the resource
<p>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.</p>
<p>Sadly, most of the buildings that are in the view no longer exist. Those include the St. Peter's (Roman Catholic) Church (built 1900/demolished 1996) and the entire block of buildings on the right. The structures on the left have fared better. Those include St. John's Episcopal Church in the foreground and Middlesex County Courthouse in the background.</p>
<p>A large advertisement on the side of a building to the right, which appears to be a pharmacy, promotes a 5 cent cure for fatigue - most assuredly Coca-Cola.</p>
<p>A website with some good history of St. Peter's Church can be <a href="http://forgottennewengland.com/2012/05/19/the-construction-of-st-peters-church-lowell-massachusetts-1892/">found here</a>.</p>
<h3>Google Street View of the same location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=265+gorham+lowell,+ma&aq=&sll=42.603326,-71.36664&sspn=0.006168,0.009602&t=h&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=265+Gorham+St,+Lowell,+Massachusetts+01852&ll=42.637952,-71.308905&spn=0.000006,0.002401&z=14&layer=c&cbll=42.638426,-71.308873&panoid=IZyAagsI2C3Oj2Q3Pp1HVQ&cbp=12,175.07,,0,3.25&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=265+gorham+lowell,+ma&aq=&sll=42.603326,-71.36664&sspn=0.006168,0.009602&t=h&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=265+Gorham+St,+Lowell,+Massachusetts+01852&ll=42.637952,-71.308905&spn=0.000006,0.002401&z=14&layer=c&cbll=42.638426,-71.308873&panoid=IZyAagsI2C3Oj2Q3Pp1HVQ&cbp=12,175.07,,0,3.25">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Court House
Curbing
Gorham Street
Grade
Granite
Lowell
Massachusetts
Paving
Pharmacy
Raked Joint
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
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<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/xiZO#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin044
Description
An account of the resource
<p>This slide shows pavement with street car tracks on a bridge.</p>
<p>Date and location unknown.</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
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The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Bridge
Paving
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin043
Description
An account of the resource
<p>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. </p>
<h3>Google Street View of the approx. location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=east+cottage+street,+boston,+mass&aq=&sll=42.341512,-71.06325&sspn=0.006225,0.009602&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=E+Cottage+St,+Boston,+Massachusetts&ll=42.321164,-71.064778&spn=0.000004,0.002401&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=42.32028,-71.061979&panoid=LZ8ytbdyeOvnSi2J83IsHA&cbp=12,215.41,,0,2.01&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=east+cottage+street,+boston,+mass&aq=&sll=42.341512,-71.06325&sspn=0.006225,0.009602&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=E+Cottage+St,+Boston,+Massachusetts&ll=42.321164,-71.064778&spn=0.000004,0.002401&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=42.32028,-71.061979&panoid=LZ8ytbdyeOvnSi2J83IsHA&cbp=12,215.41,,0,2.01">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
1916
August 20
Boston
Columbia Road
Dorchester
East Cottage Street
Massachusetts
Paving
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/1YCM#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin042
Description
An account of the resource
<p>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. </p>
<p>The street has been repaired and is smooth again. Streetcar tracks bank to the left as they follow the road. </p>
<h3>Google Street View of the approx. location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=east+cottage+street,+boston,+mass&aq=&sll=42.341512,-71.06325&sspn=0.006225,0.009602&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=E+Cottage+St,+Boston,+Massachusetts&ll=42.321164,-71.064778&spn=0.000004,0.002401&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=42.32028,-71.061979&panoid=LZ8ytbdyeOvnSi2J83IsHA&cbp=12,215.41,,0,2.01&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=east+cottage+street,+boston,+mass&aq=&sll=42.341512,-71.06325&sspn=0.006225,0.009602&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=E+Cottage+St,+Boston,+Massachusetts&ll=42.321164,-71.064778&spn=0.000004,0.002401&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=42.32028,-71.061979&panoid=LZ8ytbdyeOvnSi2J83IsHA&cbp=12,215.41,,0,2.01">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
1917
Boston
Columbia Road
Dorchester
East Cottage Street
Massachusetts
Paving
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/pNL7#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin041
Description
An account of the resource
<p>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. </p>
<p>The street has now been nicely paved. </p>
<p>A clearer shot of the building in the right foreground lets us know that it is the location of the George W. Macauley Company. According to a 1916 Boston city directory, that business manufactured posts, rails, and balusters. An ad in 1918 said the company manufactured "Builders' Finish and Fine Cabinet Work" and its office and salesroom was located at 385 Albany Street.</p>
<p>On the left you can barely make out the '...Bogart & Son' sign. This is for IH Bogart and son (William M.) who had a carpentry business.</p>
<h3>Google Street View of the same location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=375+albany+street+boston+mass&aq=&sll=40.7103,-74.017333&sspn=0.003192,0.004801&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=375+Albany+St,+Boston,+Massachusetts+02118&ll=42.341761,-71.063142&spn=0.000004,0.002401&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=42.341983,-71.063022&panoid=NhwFed3mAq8Tyz2z3FGSdw&cbp=12,195.69,,0,-11.56&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=375+albany+street+boston+mass&aq=&sll=40.7103,-74.017333&sspn=0.003192,0.004801&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=375+Albany+St,+Boston,+Massachusetts+02118&ll=42.341761,-71.063142&spn=0.000004,0.002401&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=42.341983,-71.063022&panoid=NhwFed3mAq8Tyz2z3FGSdw&cbp=12,195.69,,0,-11.56">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
1917
Albany Street
Boston
George W. Macauley
Massachusetts
Paving
September 17
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/pCKX#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin040
Description
An account of the resource
<p>This is the view from 370 Albany Street looking south in Boston, Massachusetts. The photo was taken on August 20, 1916. </p>
<p>The jagged cobblestones make it easy to see the road is in poor condition. </p>
<h3>Google Street View of the same location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=375+albany+street+boston+mass&aq=&sll=40.7103,-74.017333&sspn=0.003192,0.004801&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=375+Albany+St,+Boston,+Massachusetts+02118&ll=42.341761,-71.063142&spn=0.000004,0.002401&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=42.341983,-71.063022&panoid=NhwFed3mAq8Tyz2z3FGSdw&cbp=12,195.69,,0,-11.56&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=375+albany+street+boston+mass&aq=&sll=40.7103,-74.017333&sspn=0.003192,0.004801&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=375+Albany+St,+Boston,+Massachusetts+02118&ll=42.341761,-71.063142&spn=0.000004,0.002401&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=42.341983,-71.063022&panoid=NhwFed3mAq8Tyz2z3FGSdw&cbp=12,195.69,,0,-11.56">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
1916
Albany Street
August 20
Boston
Massachusetts
Paving
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/XdTs#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin039
Description
An account of the resource
<p>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. </p>
<p>The street is in rough shape, with uneven cobblestones and streetcar tracks clearly visible. </p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
1916
20 Canal Street
Advertisements
August 20
Blackstone
Boston
Haymarket Square
Massachusetts
Paving
Subway Station
Utopian Chocolates
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/4LBD#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin038
Description
An account of the resource
<p>This is a view of Haymarket Square from 20 Canal Street looking south in Boston, Massachusetts. The photo was taken on September 17, 1917. </p>
<p>The street is in good shape, with streetcar tracks clearly visible. The short building in the right foreground is a subway station.</p>
<p>Several advertisements are visible. One for the Blackstone and one touting Utopian Chocolates. The top of the Custom House Tower in barely visible just behind the Utopian Chocolates sign.</p>
<p>This whole area was changed drastically during the urban renewal period of the 1950's and early 1960's.</p>
<p> </p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
1917
20 Canal Street
Advertisements
Blackstone
Boston
Haymarket Square
Massachusetts
Paving
September 17
Subway Station
Utopian Chocolates
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The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/RUk9#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin036
Description
An account of the resource
<p>The durax blocks have been laid in the foreground and progress continues down the street.</p>
<p>Location unknown, but same as shown in Kirchin027.</p>
<p> </p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Paving
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/waXl#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin032
Description
An account of the resource
<p>This slide is labeled "halfway off" meaning the pavement has been partially removed in order to repave. Streetcar tracks are clearly visible.</p>
<p>There are several businesses in view. One in particular is the Geo. W. Kirwan & Co. According to a 1914 city directory, the Kirwan business (a men's clothing shop) was located at 13 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland.</p>
<p>The "moving sign" for the business next door (to 319 N. Charles Street) also helps determine the image is of Baltimore.</p>
<p>Several things to notice in this image. On the left, there appears to be a police officer/crossing guard holding a sign and helping someone (in a white outfit) with a package cross the street.</p>
<p>There are several automobiles in view and a street car making its way up the street.</p>
<p> </p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Automobiles
Baltimore
Geo. W. Kirwan and Co.
Halfway Off
Maryland
N. Charles Street
Paving
Streetcar
Tracks
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/ezul#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin030
Description
An account of the resource
<p>A duplicate of the Kirchin029 slide.</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Pattern
Paving
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The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/qwWV#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin029
Description
An account of the resource
A street paved in a pattern of Durax 4 inch cubes.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Pattern
Paving
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/HdJl#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin028
Description
An account of the resource
Durax 4 inch cubes laid out in a pattern when paving a street.
Duplicate of Kirchin022 slide.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Pattern
Paving
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The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/lwRr#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin027
Description
An account of the resource
<p>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.</p>
<p>Location is unknown but notice the many advertisements. Drink Coca-Cola, Morton's Ice Cream, and even Havana Ribbon cigars.</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Advertisements
Coca-Cola
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Paving
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/y5Ef#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin026
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Another view of the durax paved street next to the Center Market in Washington, D.C.</p>
<p>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..."</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
B Street
Center Market
Constitution Avenue
Durax
Granite
Paving
Washington DC
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/UZmM#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin025
Description
An account of the resource
<p>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.</p>
<p>The idea for a central market in the nation's capitol was begun by President George Washington himself. </p>
<p>The large Center Market was built in 1871 and razed in 1931. The National Archives building now sits on this same lot.</p>
<p>For more information, <a href="http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/3131/lost-washington-center-market/">click here</a> and <a href="http://amhistory.si.edu/onthemove/exhibition/exhibition_4_2.html">here.</a></p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
B Street
Center Market
Constitution Avenue
Durax
Granite
Paving
Washington DC
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The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/g26T#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin024
Description
An account of the resource
<p>A crew works on installing durax cubes in patterns for paving the street.</p>
<p>Notice the mix of horse drawn carriages and early automobiles.</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Paving
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/FBOv#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin023
Description
An account of the resource
<p>A work crew pauses for a photograph. They are busy paving a street with Durax cubes.</p>
<p>The only identified person is Harry Kirchin who is standing on the extreme left of the group.</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Harry Kirchin
Paving
Street
Work Crew
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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565
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/eDML#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin022
Description
An account of the resource
Durax 4 inch cubes laid out in a typical street paving pattern.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Cubes
Durax
Granite
Pattern
Paving
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
Width
565
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/vHeZ#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin021
Description
An account of the resource
<p>A work crew using heavy machinery to grout the pavement. The location as written on the slide is Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.</p>
<p>Bedford Avenue is the longest street in Brooklyn - stretching just over ten miles. Exact location on Bedford Avenue is unknown.</p>
<p>A different view of this location is shown on Kirchin013.</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn
Granite
Grout
New York
Paving
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
Width
565
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/RtSa#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin020
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Two workers mix mastic in a wheelbarrow and dump it on the surface of the street.<br /><br />Same general location as shown in Kirchin010.</p>
<p>A duplicate image of Kirchin018.</p>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Mastic
Paving
Wheelbarrow Method
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
Width
565
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/s4oZ#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin018
Description
An account of the resource
Two workers mix mastic in a wheelbarrow and dump it on the surface of the street.
Same general location as shown in Kirchin010.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Mastic
Paving
Wheelbarrow Method
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
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565
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/q7Hp#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin016
Description
An account of the resource
Mastic being spread on pavement.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Mastic
Paving
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
Width
565
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
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Original Format
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Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
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3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
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Title
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Kirchin012
Description
An account of the resource
A work crew using their grout boxes.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
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Cathy Kirchin
Rights
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The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Grout Boxes
Paving
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Omeka Image File
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461
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/UOSC#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin009
Description
An account of the resource
A work crew and supervisors pose during a stone paving job.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Blocks
Paving
Stones
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
Width
565
Height
461
Bit Depth
8
Channels
3
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/WBKT#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin008
Description
An account of the resource
A crew works on laying Durax paving blocks. Notice the various tools that are being used.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Blocks
Durax
Paving
Stones
Tools
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Omeka Image File
The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files.
Width
565
Height
461
Bit Depth
8
Channels
3
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Travels with Balfour Pink
Description
An account of the resource
A few years ago, Rowan Public Library was given a collection of glass slides from a local family. These magic lantern slides documented various paving and curbing projects done throughout the United States in the early 1900s. Many skilled stone workers came to Rowan County from Great Britain in the early 20th Century to work in the granite industry including the Kirchin family. Both father and son worked as stone cutters for the Harris Granite Quarries Company, world-renown for Balfour Pink “The Granite Eternal.” This granite was used for many projects all over the United States and Europe, particularly as paving stones and memorials. As society moved from horse drawn carts and carriages to motorcars, a smooth and even surface was felt to be imperative. Many of the glass slides offer a glimpse of American street scenes in the first quarter of the Twentieth Century.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Glass Lantern Slide
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
3-1/4" by 4"
Hyperlink
A link to a larger image
<p>A larger image is available <a href="http://zoom.it/mQt9#full">for viewing here</a>.</p>
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kirchin006
Description
An account of the resource
<p>Large paving stones are being set on Poydras Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.</p>
<p>Poydras Street is the central corridor of the New Orleans business district. Familiar landmarks such as the Superdome and the French Quarter are just minutes away.</p>
<p>The 1920 New Orleans city directory helps us place this image in the 800 block of Poydras.</p>
<p>The largest sign in the slide is for Books. Gustave A. Reuter is listed in the city directory as a bookseller at 823 Poydras. Perhaps the Reuters lived above the shop, because (Gus' sister) a Miss Mathilda Reuter's residence is listed as 823 Poydras as well.</p>
<p>Otto A. Levy's Dry Goods store was located at 825 Poydras. Could the dapper gentleman out front be Otto himself?</p>
<p>Can you make out the barber poles? They could be marking the location where Andrew Darrigo works (821 Poydras). According to the 1920 Federal Census, Andrew (a barber by trade) was born in Italy in 1873 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1893. </p>
<h3>Google Street View of the same location. </h3>
<p><iframe src="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=824+poydras+street+new+orleans&aq=&sll=29.950059,-90.072404&sspn=0.00171,0.004737&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=824+Poydras+St,+New+Orleans,+Louisiana+70112&ll=29.949727,-90.072582&spn=0.001785,0.002368&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=29.949957,-90.072681&panoid=EG1SqR7zDjc7VigkmrQNkw&cbp=12,112.99,,0,15.59&output=svembed" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe><br /><small><a style="color:#0000ff;text-align:left;" href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=824+poydras+street+new+orleans&aq=&sll=29.950059,-90.072404&sspn=0.00171,0.004737&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=824+Poydras+St,+New+Orleans,+Louisiana+70112&ll=29.949727,-90.072582&spn=0.001785,0.002368&t=m&z=14&layer=c&cbll=29.949957,-90.072681&panoid=EG1SqR7zDjc7VigkmrQNkw&cbp=12,112.99,,0,15.59">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
<p><small>The only building recognizable in the current view is the Drury Inn & Suites on the right at 820 Poydras. The light fixtures on the front of the building have changed, but their location is the same. For a history of the building, <a href="https://www.druryhotels.com/content/historicalrenovation0004.aspx">click here.</a></small></p>
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1930
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Cathy Kirchin
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The materials in this collection are made available courtesy of Rowan Public Library for use in research and private study. Images and text may not be used without prior permission from Rowan Public Library, Edith M. Clark History Room.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Advertising
Barber Shop
Book Store
Bookseller
Darrigo
Dry Goods
Gus. A. Reuter
Louisiana
Merchant
New Orleans
Otto A. Levy
Paving
Poydras Street