Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a new railroad bridge over the Rouge River

Description:

Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. The view looks northeastward and shows the lift span portion of the new single leaf Strauss trunnion bascule bridge in the raised position where it is presently under construction. Several factory buildings are visible in the background.

Date Issued:

1920-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Municipal Services

Subject Topic:

River Rouge Conrail Bridge, New York Central Railroad Bridge, and M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge

Subject Name:

James, Warren B.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/C8ECF61D-704A-42BB-AC54-359717560922