Photograph

Description:

Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; Caisson #4; June 1, 1919. James Photo." The view looks northeastward along the existing railroad tracks with several workmen standing on the top of caisson #4 in the center foreground. One workman is standing behind the caisson and another is standing on the railroad tracks to the right. A temporary concrete mixing plant can be seen in the center background area along with construction materials and construction debris.

Date Issued:

1919-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

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

Subject Name:

James, Warren B.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/759DA943-C10A-4820-B826-313760326429