Cut No. 1, This is a photograph of the immense combination bridge across the Kanawha River in South Charleston, now in process of Construction. This bridge is made to accomodate both the steam and trolley traffic and also foot-passengers. The illustration here given, shows the Concrete Piers which are nearly 20 feet thick and 90 feet high. It also shows the wooden superstructure necessary in the process of erecting the middle span of the bridge.
Steam Traction Engine and the Big Road Grader Preparing the Road Bed for Macadam or Other Permanent Improvement
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
Caption reads, 'Cut No. 8 is given here to illustrate the use of the Steam Traction Engine and the Big Road Grader in preparing the road bed for macadam or other permanent improvement.'
Springfield Township District No. 1 Horse Drawn School Bus
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
An entire school of nineteen has been taken to school in this wagon when the mercury was 20 degree below zero. Route, 7 miles. Carbon heater. Centralized Schools will also make good roads.
Macadam Road after the Top Course Has Been Applied
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
Caption reads, 'Cut No. 10 represents a macadam road in process of construction after the top course has been applied and is now ready for the roller.'
Concrete Culvert under the Government Test Road near Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
Caption reads, 'Cut No. 12 represents a concrete culvert passing under the Government Test Road near the city of Huntington, W.Va. This culvert has a concrete bottom, concrete wings for retaining the road and also for catching the water.'
Caption reads, 'Cut No. 13 is a view of the the government test road near Huntington. The final solution of the road problem rests with the National and State Governments.'
Country Road Adjacent to Combination Bridge in South Charleston, W. Va.
Description:
Cut No. 2. Is a photograph, showing the county road just opposite the combination bridge, given in Cut No. 1. By careful examination one can see in this illustration that crooks and turns of the road and also the gullies and hills. There is not good reason why this road should not be as level as the surface of the water in the river. Cuts Nos. 1 and 2 show the difference between private and public enterprise with regard to road building. Such illustrations as these can be found in every part of the state. See photograph number 001707 for Cut. No. 1.