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1. Michigan Mechanics and Engineers

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First Regiment, Tennessee, 1863. Civil War era photo of construction of railroad bridge across Elk River, July 1863. Copy photo. Shows men on the bridge, a group with rifles drilling center left, a tent, and various others standing around watching. Standing in foreground are Dr. William DeCamp, J. W. Sligh, and C. W. Calkins.
Date Created:
1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

2. Fulton Street Bridge

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Old Fulton Street bridge, 1890's. The bridge no longer reaches the near shore, but most of the structure remains with a clear picture of the underlying brick support system.
Date Created:
1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

3. Fulton Street Bridge

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Removing the Old Fulton Street bridge, 1890's. Taken from the shore, with street rubble in the foreground. The roadbed of the bridge is almost gone, but the iron structure remains. A crowd of onlookers at the side observes the workmen. Above the bridge is the sign, “Massillon Bridge Company, Massillon, Ohio. Also a warning sign that the bridge is unsafe over 6 tons. Industrial buildings on the far shore read “Worden Grocer Company, Grand Rapids Steel and Supply, [F]ederal Motor Trucks, Herpolsheimer’s.
Date Created:
1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

4. Construction of the Fulton Street Bridge

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“Construction of Dean Bridge, or Fulton St. bridge” is written on the photograph. Image shows arches supporting the bridge under construction.
Date Created:
1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

5. Fulton Street Bridge construction.

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“Dean bridge under construction.” Workmen and cranes installing the bottom layer of supports that go into the water. A footbridge with onlookers can be seen at left side of photo.
Date Created:
1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

6. Fulton Street Bridge construction

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“Dean bridge in process of construction.” Workmen and cranes installing the bottom layer of supports that go into the water. Kent Storage Company building can be seen in background.
Date Created:
1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)