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- DUR trestle looking south down South Main Street with Barkham Mill on the right. (P-25) see also P-143 [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- The Rochester Viaduct (South Hill Bridge) taken for its dedication on November 9, 1927. The view is toward the south. The Butts farmhouse is at the top right of picture. (P-356) see also P-413 Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- The DUR trestle was built in 1899 of wooden pilings with concrete footings that were 600 feet long. In the background is the smoke stack of the DUR Powerhouse, which was located on the east side of Main Street near the Paint Creek. This view is looking north from South Hill. (P-297) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- The DUR powerhouse and car barns, or garage, were located just north of Downtown Rochester on the east side of Main Street. A group of employees are standing in front of the building. (BL-82) Bob Lytle Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Looking south on Main Street, this photograph shows the recently constructed South Hill Bridge. The Detroit United Railway (DUR) tracks run at the left of the bridge. (P-289) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- A horse-driven mail truck in front of H.L. Wood & Son Hardware. This photograph was taken on the east side of Main Street between Third and Fourth Streets. The lettering on the cab reads "U.S. Mail R.F.D.", which stands for Rural Free Delivery. The Rural Free Delivery service began in 1896. (P-332) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library