Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a caisson for a railroad bridge that is being built over the Rouge River

Description:

Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a caisson for a railroad bridge that is being built over the Rouge River. Printed text in the top center of the photo shows "Caisson #3" and additional printed text in the lower left corner shows "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule; May 27, 1919." The view looks down on the top of the caisson and shows piping, reinforcing bars, scaffolding, and formwork.

Date Issued:

1919-01-01T00:00:00Z

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/8D172F75-0EC5-48B5-BC33-026453795228