Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper right corner of the photo shows the number, "38," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Setting Derrick on Top of the Tower Span; Mar. 21, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view looks northeastward and shows the tower posts and truss structures that support the bridge counterweights. A group of four workmen can be seen at the upper right top area of the structure. Part of a construction crane can be seen at the left side of the photo and factory buildings are visible in the distant background.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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/3648FD1F-7753-4A3A-9D44-234112105723