Bridge survey reports
Scope and Contents note
Bridge inspection reports completed as part of a Federal Emergency Relief project in 1935.
Dates
- 1935
Creator
- Boston (Mass.). Public Works Department (Organization)
Historical note
The ordinance creating the Public Works Department took effect February 1, 1911. The Bridge and Ferry Division was one of three divisions established within the Public Works Department. The Division Engineer for the Bridge and Ferry Division had charge of the design, construction and maintenance of the highway bridges within the limits of the City, whether constructed over navigable waters or railroads, also of the care and maintenance of the ferries operated by the City. Work pertaining to the abolishment of grade crossings was attended to by this division, as well as special engineering work for other City departments.
Extent
1.0 Cubic feet (1 record carton)
Language of Materials
English
- Bridges Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States. Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Creator
- Boston (Mass.). Public Works Department (Organization)
- Title
- 5010.002
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the City of Boston Archives Repository
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West Roxbury MA 02132 United States
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