Bulldozer and Carryall Working

Caption says, "A-101 General view from high on hillside looking north at west end of Railroad and Highway Relocation Area. Two LeTourneau carryalls Model F, 16-yard capacity, and one Caterpillar Bulldozer at work moving dirt. Arrow indicates pass through which both railroad and highway will be re-routed."
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bulldozer and Carryall Working

Bulldozer and carryall finishing filling dirt for highway relocation project. Caption says, "A-100 The foundation layer of dirt almost completely filled in the low area where Photograph No. 8 was taken in the forenoon. This photograph taken at 2:30 p.m."
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bulldozer and Carryall Working

Caption says, "A-98 The bulldozer caterpillar aiding a powerful carryall unit through the mud as it spreads its 16-yard load of dirt for the fill."
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bulldozer Pushing Dirt

Caption says, "A-99 Looking south at the west end of the Railroad and Highway Relocation Area. Bulldozer pushing dirt into mud hole to build a firm bed for the carryall units to pass over."
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Carryall Unit Spreading Dirt

Caption says, "A-97 A LeTourneau carryall unit spreading dirt in a 7-foot fill at the west end of the Railroad and Highway Relocation area. The bulldozer directly behind the carryall is pushing dirt into the wet spots to make a runway for the carryall units."
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Highway Relocation

View of dirt road showing where new highway will be. Caption says, "A-102 Official Photograph. Looking north along relocation right of way from station towards pass in saddle of mountain. Arrow indicates pass through which railroad and highway will be out through hard granite."
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Two Carryalls

Caption says, "A-81 Two carryall units at work on a 7-foot fill on the west end of the Railroad and Highway Relocation. The carryalls are LeTourneau Model F, 16-cubic yard capacity. The tractors are Diesel Caterpillars."
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Two Carryalls

Caption says, "A-96 Two 16-yard LeTourneau carryall units working on a 7-foot fill at the west end of the Railroad and Highway Relocation."
Date: April 21, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Laborer with Compressor Unit

Caption says, "A-90 Official Photograph. Flash photograph of a Pennsylvania Air Compressor Unit, Class DCE 2, 300 R.P.M., installed in the compressor house at the Rock Quarry. Air intake unit is at the right (not shown in this photograph) shown in photograph #87."
Date: April 24, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Laborer with Compressor Unit

Caption says, "A-91 Official Photograph. Wide angle photograph of a Pennsylvania Air Compressor Unit, Class_____, 300 R.P.M., installed in the Compressor House of the Rock Quarry. Air intake unit (vertical pipe) shown at the right of the compressor."
Date: April 24, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Laborer with Compressor Unit

Caption says, "A-92 Official Photograph. Wide Angle photograph of a Pennsylvania Air Compressor Unit, Class DCE2, R.P.M., installed in the Compressor House at the Rock Quarry. Photograph taken from rear of Compressor Room."
Date: April 24, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Air Compressor Room

Caption says, "A-94 Official Photograph. Flash photograph taken from rear of air compressor room, showing air intake pipe and screening unit at top of pipe."
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Exterior of Compressor Room

Caption says, "A-95 Official Photograph. Exterior view of air screen and air intake pipe for the compressor unit at the Rock Quarry. Photograph shows the south wall of the Compressor House."
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Piping Layout of Compressor Unit

Caption says, "A-93 Official Photograph. Flash photograph showing piping layout on air compressor unit. Photograph shows unit at right from entrance of west door."
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Guard Posts on Highway 9

View of car on gravel road with guards along the side for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-668 Telephoto photograph showing guard posts along Highway No. 9 embankment. Looking east from west end of guard post area."
Date: April 6, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wide Angle View of Construction Site

Wide angle view of the construction site for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-667 Telephoto photograph of Highway No. 9 showing guard posts along highway embankment. Taken from high ground west of relocation area."
Date: April 6, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Laborers Working in Rock Cut

Laborers working on the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-669 Loading drill holes at west end of rock cut on Santa Fe Railroad relocation, Station 53. Waste dump from rock cut excavation shown in right background."
Date: April 13, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Large Crane Moving Granite

Large crane moving large pieces of granite. Caption says, "A-675 Dragline placing granite blocks used as guard posts on outside of trench. Granite is being used to replace the metal needed for war industry. Station 54 on Highway No. 4 relocation."
Date: April 13, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Large Crane Working on Highway 44

Large crane in the background moving granite posts for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-674 Trench 8 to 10 inches deep cut to receive granite guard posts. Dragline in background placing rocks on outside of trench. Station 54 on Highway No. 44"
Date: April 13, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

View of Guard Posts on Highway 44

View of a large crane in background and stone guardrails on the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-671 General view of guard posts set along Highway No. 44, looking east from station 45. Rock cut at left of dragline."
Date: April 13, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wagon Drilling Crew

Wagon drilling crew working on the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-670 Wagon drilling at west end of rock cut on Santa Fe Railroad relocation, Station 57."
Date: April 13, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

WPA Laborers on Highway 44

WPA laborers working along the roadside with shovels for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-672 WPA laborers preparing trench for placing guard posts of granite blocks on Highway No. 44, Station 50."
Date: April 13, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

WPA Laborers on Highway 44

WPA laborers working on side of road for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-673 WPA laborers placing granite guard posts into position on Highway No. 44, Station 51."
Date: April 13, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Haul Road for Construction

Laborers walking on the haul road for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-678 Haul road at east end of rock cut. Looking east from Station 65, Santa Fe Railroad relocation."
Date: April 15, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History