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- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing a railroad bridge under construction over the Rouge River. Printed text in the lower left corner of the photo shows the number, "43," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Erecting Lift Span; Mar. 27, 1920. Photo W. B. James, Insp." The view looks southeastward from the bank of the Rouge River and shows the truss structure that supports the bridge counterweights and lift span. The lift span is located at the far right side of the structure and a construction crane is lifting one of the structural members into position. The 2-story brick building for the bridge operator can be seen at the far left side of the photo. Near the center of the photo, a sign on the top of the river bank shows "Cables, Do Not Drag Anchor."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the completed new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "54," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Old Bridge Being Towed Out & New Bridge Ready to Close in Place; May 3, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Insp." The view looks northward (upstream) along the Rouge River and shows the old railroad swing bridge loaded on barges on the left and ready to be towed away by the tugboat, Samuel J. Dark. The new single leaf Strauss trunnion bascule bridge (in raised position) can be seen on the right. Many workmen and spectators are seated or standing on the river bank.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. The view looks northeastward and shows the lift span portion of the new single leaf Strauss trunnion bascule bridge in the raised position where it is presently under construction. Several factory buildings are visible in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- 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, "36," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; East Counterweight Truss and End Posts of Lift Span in Place; Feb. 14, 1920; Photo W. B. James." The view looks northward on the east side of the Rouge River and shows the tower posts and truss structures that support the bridge counterweights. A construction crane can be seen in the left background. The 2-story brick building for the bridge operator is visible in the center background behind the bridge trusswork. The ground is lightly covered with snow.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the top portion of a caisson that was used for the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. The view shows the side of the caisson (probably caisson #1) including circular scaffolding, various pieces of equipment, and piping at the left side of the photo. Piles of construction materials, excavated material, and a temporary construction shed are visible in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. The view looks southeastward with the Rouge River and the fully raised bridge shown in the foreground. The 2-story brick building for the bridge operator can be seen to the left of the bridge. Houses and a church are visible in the background on the right side of the photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph (and 1 copy). 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 the number, "14," and additional text at the top center shows "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; Caissons #3 & #4; June 4, 1919. Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view looks northeastward along the existing railroad tracks with caissons #3 and #4 shown (labeled) in the center foreground. A workman is standing to the left of caisson #4. A construction crane and temporary concrete mixing plant can be seen to the left of the railroad tracks. Also, temporary construction buildings, construction materials, and construction debris can be seen on both sides of the tracks. Several factory buildings are visible in the left background and a large railroad yard can be seen in the right background area.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the lower left corner of the photo shows the number, "32," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Setting Tower Posts; Jan. 1, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view looks northeastward and shows the ends of the existing railroad tracks at the banks of the Rouge River. Tower posts for the new bridge can be seen in the background on each side of the tracks and other structural steel beams can be seen on the ground beside the tracks. A track-mounted construction crane and several factory buildings are visible in the background of the photo. The ground is lightly covered with snow and chunks of ice can be seen on the river.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- 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 the number, "35," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Erecting East Counterweight Truss; Photo W. B. James; Jan. 31, 1920." The view looks northward on the east side of the Rouge River and shows the tower post structure which provides support for the bridge counterweights. A construction crane can be seen in the right background as well as the 2-story brick building for the bridge operator.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the completed new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "61," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Bridge in Operation; May 29, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Insp." The view looks northward (upstream) along the Rouge River and shows the new single leaf Strauss trunnion bascule bridge with its lift span in the closed position. The massive concrete counterweights can be seen at the far right side of the structure. Also, 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
