Crossing the Tremont Alps--This picture was taken today at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets where, with the aid of a policeman, a woman is being literally shoveled over a snow bank as she crosses the street. Note the workman putting down a shovel for her to step on--the 20th century equivalent of the old Sir Walter Raleigh story.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Crossing the Tremont Alps--This picture was taken today at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets where, with the aid of a policeman, a woman is being literally shoveled over a snow bank as she crosses the street. Note the workman putting down a shovel for her to step on--the 20th century equivalent of the old Sir Walter Raleigh story.

[ca. February 1940]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Weather: Snowstorms: Feb. 1940

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