First Step in Hemphill Widening Project

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20039622

Description

The long-sought widening and repaving of Hemphill Street and Magnolia Avenue was under way Monday, the first phase of the job involving the removal of trees and old curbing on the east side of the thoroughfare. Progress of the work is shown, looking north from Biddison street. The improvement, costing $178,000, is being made by the State Highway Department.

Archival Date

1941-11-24

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1068

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Streets; Trees; Houses; Hemphill Street; Street Widening; Public Works; Tree Removal; State Highway Department