Asphalt Paving: Report of the Commissioners of Accounts of the City of New York (1904)

Asphalt Paving: Report Of The Commissioners Of Accounts Of The City Of New York (1904) is a historical document that provides an in-depth report on the state of asphalt paving in New York City in the early 20th century. The report was compiled by the Commissioners of Accounts of New York, who were tasked with investigating the quality of the city's asphalt paving and determining whether it was being done efficiently and cost-effectively.The book provides a detailed analysis of the city's asphalt paving practices, including the materials used, the methods of construction, and the costs involved. It also examines the role of contractors and subcontractors in the paving process, and the extent to which they were held accountable for their work.The report includes numerous photographs and diagrams that illustrate the various aspects of asphalt paving, as well as detailed tables and charts that provide statistical data on the city's paving projects. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of asphalt paving, or in the history of New York City more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.