Workman operates a cable shovel loading earth in to a dump truck while another man works on the ground; part of pre-construction work on the Mohawk Turnpike in Montgomery County (NY Route 5). Trees and houses line the route under excavation. The image is a photograph taken by the Dept. Public Works (related photograph file 4470).

Identifier
NYSA_17672-92_B30_4470_1

Date Original
May 27 1947

Contributor
Timmers, Walter W. (photographer)

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives. Transportation and state facilities related photographs and photo logs, [ca. 1920-1980] New York (State). Dept. of Transportation. Graphic Arts Unit. Series 17672-92, Box 30, negative no. 4470_1.

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