Washington and Veranda streets, Portland, 1954
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Description
The new East Deering Bypass overpass in Portland can be seen in the background. In the foreground are cars turning from Washington Street to Veranda Street.
The photo, taken by Portland newspaper photographer Elwell, showed the effect of the new outbound section of the bypass with the cars coming toward the camera at center. The inbound section was not yet opened.
The newspaper caption noted that when the one section was opened, a huge traffic jam ensued on Forest Avenue, a problem that was alleviated by making traffic two-way on the new section.
Other Information
- Title: Washington and Veranda streets, Portland, 1954
- Creator: Elwell
- Creation Date: 1954-08-14
- Subject Date: 1954-08-14
- Town: Portland
- Local Name: East Deering
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 20 x 25
- Local Code: Photographs -- Portland -- Streets -- Washington
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Veranda Street (Portland, Me.)
Streets--Maine--Portland
Washington Avenue (Portland, Me.)
Road construction--Maine--Portland
Automobiles
Trucks
Traffic congestion
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