Rochester public works photographic album leaves collection, 1913, 1918

Summary

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.
Extent:
.04 Cubic Feet 1 folder, 9 Leaves 1 folder, and .04 Cubic Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Rochester public works scrapbook leaves collection. [box #, folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

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

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.

Biographical / historical:

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).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Richard Halsey, accession number 2018 010.
Arrangement:

This collection consists of a single folder.

Physical description:
Excellent - the photographs show only the slightest signs of degradation, if any, and the leaves themselves are appear practically new.
Dimensions:
15 x 10 x 0.5 inches
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

Rochester public works scrapbook leaves collection. [box #, folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Location of this collection:
Rundel Memorial Building
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
585-428-8370
lochist@libraryweb.org