Sepia-toned photo showing the temporary concrete mixing plant for the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River

Description:

Photograph (and 1 copy). Sepia-toned photo showing the temporary concrete mixing plant for the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "17," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; Mixing Plant; June 11, 1919. [W. B.] James Photo." The view shows the aggregate hopper being loaded by a construction crane and bucket that can be seen at the right side of the photo. Two workmen are standing near the concrete mixer on the left side of the plant. The concrete mixer is positioned in order to pour the finished mixture into a second construction crane bucket that will carry the concrete to its placement location. Railroad tracks and construction materials can be seen in the foreground and a factory building can be seen in the right background. The banks of the Rouge River can be seen in the left background area of the photo.

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/CBFADFFE-C42E-45B5-97A2-430697495779