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- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the inside of a caisson that was used for the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "27," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; Caisson #3; July 18, 1919; W. B. James Photo. Br. Inspt." The view looks down on the top of the caisson and shows various pieces of equipment, piping, and scaffolding.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing structural details of a new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. The view shows a close-up view of the end post, bearing, and gusset plates of the new bridge.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing a group of three workmen who are standing at the side of railroad track line which was located at the M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge project site. The men are looking down into the top of a caisson. A factory building is visible in the left background area of the photo. A construction crane, temporary buildings, piping, and construction materials can be seen on the right.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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, "31," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Cutting Falsework to Set 1st Steel; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt.; Dec. 17, 1919." The view looks northward. Steel truss beams are lying on the ground in the foreground and the Rouge River is visible in the left background. Two groups of workmen are removing the existing railroad tracks and a track-mounted construction crane can be seen on the right side of the photo. The ground is lightly covered with snow.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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, "19," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; Bucket Lock on Caisson #4; June 18, 1919. [W. B.] James Photo." The view is facing southwestward and shows a group of 11 workmen who have posed for the photo and are standing on top of caisson #4 or on the adjacent railroad tracks. Several factory buildings can be seen in the left background and a small portion of the Rouge River can be seen in the right background. The top of the old railroad bridge is visible near the center of the photo. Handwritten text on the verso shows "Supt. Hedrich (white hat)" and "Missouri Bridge & Iron Co., contractors; Mr. O'Conner, chief engineer."
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "48," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; The Old and the New Bridge; Apr. 14, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view looks northwestward (upstream) along the Rouge River and shows the old railroad swing bridge on the left (in open position) as well as the new single leaf Strauss trunnion bascule bridge on the right. The lift span portion of the new bridge is raised. The wooden formwork for one of the concrete counterweights can be seen just above the ground surface. A small portion of 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
