Rochester public works photographic album leaves collection

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 2018-022

Staff Only

Content Description

9 loose leaves from an album (possibly albums) of photographs of early twentieth century public works projects in the City of Rochester, New York.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of photographs documenting various public works projects in Rochester, N.Y., during the early 20th century. They are focused on 1913 sewer construction projects and the 1918 construction of the Ford Street Bridge.

Dates

Creation: 1913, 1918

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is held by the Rochester Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Division. Copyright of the papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors’ heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder[s] of copyright and the Local History and Genealogy Division before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library’s usual procedures unless otherwise specified.

Administrative Note

The origin of these album leaves is uncertain. The donor found them at a yard sale, and presented them to us. Similarities in style of construction , indexing, and the handwriting of the creator(s) suggests that they may be related to the Rochester subway construction photographs collection (2016 004).

The photographs themselves include images of major city streets, including views of streetcar infrastructure. There are photographs of the New York Central bridge and a sewer project, all from 1913. Later photographs, from 1918, document the construction of the truss bridge across the Genesee River for Clarissa Street (now Ford Street).

Extent

.04 Cubic Feet (1 folder) ; 15 x 10 x 0.5 inches

9 Leaves (1 folder)

.04 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of photographs attached to album leaves, possibly removed from multiple albums. The photographs show multiple public works projects under construction in Rochester, NY during 1913 and 1918.