Belle Isle Bridge Fire, April 27, 1915

Description:

Black and white postcard depicting the Belle Isle Bridge on Fire, from aboard a fire tug, part of which is visible at the lower left. A dock which extends underneath the bridge is also caught in the fire. The center of the bridge has completely burned. Jets of water from another fire tug are visible in the background near the bridge's opposite end. "W.D. Benham Co., Detroit, Mich." printed on verso.

Date Issued:

1915-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Postcard

Subject Topic:

Belle Isle Bridge, Fire Department, Fires, Fire Tugs, and Detroit River

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/886094FB-C11F-4F90-BD27-014026711660