Detroit River Tunnel, No. 8. October-1907

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Description:

Print. Mounted, sepia-toned photographic print, entitled "Detroit River Tunnel, No. 8. October-1907," depicting the construction of the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel. A barge equipped with two cranes is shown aside two pairs of buoyancy cylinders. Two upright cylindrical sections as well as an alignment mast protrude from the water in front of the nearest pair of cylinders. A small boat, a barge, and a tug are behind the further set of cylinders. On the left, behind a rubble-covered dock, a portion of a loaded railroad car ferry with four stacks is visible. Photo is mounted to white cardstock, onto which is printed the title and a caption: Section No. 1 - Showing section completely submerged on even keel, supported by buoyancy cylinders. Note white mark on alignment mast which will mark surface of water after second lowering. This is accomplished by the admission of water in compartments of cylinders. "C.M. Hayes & Co. Detroit" stamped into matting as well. Photo and matting were store inside of large white cardstock frame.

Date Issued:

1907-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Detroit Views

Subject Topic:

Detroit River Tunnel, Michigan Central Railway Tunnel, Detroit River, Construction, Barges, Car Ferries, and C.M. Hayes & Company

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/0322E711-095B-488F-B43B-582183312910