![No.2 [Steam] Roller, Kew City Council](/media/collectors/550653872162f11fb04854aa/items/5c31f69121ea670d8459a8b6/item-media/5c31f77a21ea670d845a8063/VictorianCollections-large.jpg)
![No.2 [Steam] Roller, Kew City Council](/media/collectors/550653872162f11fb04854aa/items/5c31f69121ea670d8459a8b6/item-media/5c31f77a21ea670d845a8063/VictorianCollections-thumb64.jpg)
Historical information
The Number 2 Steamroller was used in public road building in Kew.It replaced the first Council steamroller which was used between 1915 and 1932.
Significance
Rare photograph of a Kew City Council piece of road making machinery
Physical description
Small black and white photograph of a steamroller used by the City of Kew in road construction from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Inscriptions & markings
Reverse of photo: "KCC No 2 Roller 607S". Accompanying note: "20/3/84 Gift to the Society from Mr [?] who was K.C.C. [Kew City Council] driver of this "monster". Kew City Council No.2 Roller. Used in street construction 1950. Roller probably 1930 era."
References
- 'The Kew Steamroller', KHS Newsletter No.119 Article: White, David (2017), 'The Kew Steamroller', p.5-6.
