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. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "48," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; The Old and the New Bridge; Apr. 14, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view looks northwestward (upstream) along the Rouge River and shows the old railroad swing bridge on the left (in open position) as well as the new single leaf Strauss trunnion bascule bridge on the right. The lift span portion of the new bridge is raised. The wooden formwork for one of the concrete counterweights can be seen just above the ground surface. A small portion of the new 2-story brick building for the bridge operator can be seen on the far right side of the photo.

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/512771AC-5D74-40E5-B6E1-293385084090