Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The intersection of the Deering bypass and Veranda Street during construction. The new expressway ran alongside the East Deering neighborhood of Portland. After two and a half years of work, traffic began flowing via this section of the $1,300,000 expressway.
The "Portland Press Herald" featured this photograph in the November 11, 1954 edition, under the caption "After Two And A Half Years."
About This Item
- Title: Intersection of Deering bypass and Veranda Street, Portland, 1954
- Creator: Portland Press Herald
- Creation Date: 1954-11-11
- Subject Date: 1954-11-11
- Location: East Deering, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic Print
- Dimensions: 20.5 cm x 25.4 cm
- Local Code: Photographs--Portland--Streets--Washington
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Roads--Design and construction--Maine--Portland
- Roads--Maine--Portland
- Streets--Maine--Portland
- Veranda Street (Portland, Me.)
- Interstate 295 Connector Road (Portland, Me.)
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No Permission is required to use the low-resolution watermarked image for educational use, or as allowed by the applicable copyright. For all other uses, permission is required.
More to Consider
Item 103528
Street view of the East Deering bypass, Portland, 1954
Item 103539
Aerial view of East Deering bypass construction, Portland, 1954
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
