Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River

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

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/304A5002-2DBD-4060-B816-062007334616