Cite AsEdgar E. Rutter photograph collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (RUTT 0084, RUTT 0085, RUTT 0088, RUTT 0080, RUTT 0081, RUTT 0082, RUTT 0083, RUTT 0079, NEIG 0005, RUTT 0086), some of which may also be described in this new record; Eleven images showing construction of Flatbush Avenue Extension.
NoteOn recto of 0084: "Looking north from north side of Barren Island;" 0085: "Looking south toward Barren Island;" 0086: "Cross section looking east showing fill for roadbed;" 0087: "Looking south of end of dock;" 0088: "Looking north, opp. end of dock, showing cinder surface." On verso of 0079: "Rolling the new highway surface, making ready for the granite which Boro. Pres. Guider says will be ready within the next few weeks;" 0080: "Looking toward Barren Island;" 0081: "Looking toward Flatbush Ave. from Barren Island;" 0082: "Nearing the ferry site at Barren Island;" 0083: "Looking toward Barren Island over the new million dollar highway from Ave. U to Rockaway inlet." NEIG 0005: printed caption below image: "Flatbush Ave. Extension, looking north across Barren Island on line of extension; 11/20/24." Title from inscription on recto of 0084-0088.