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- Description:
- Photograph (and 1 copy). Sepia-toned photo showing the new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the lower left corner of the photo shows the number, "59," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Looking South, Bridge Partly Open; May 29, 1920. Photo W. B. James, Br. Insp." The view looks southwestward along the existing railroad tracks and shows the bridge in a partially open position. The massive concrete counterweights can be seen on the trusses in the foreground on each side of the tracks. Several workmen are working on the railroad tracks. The 2-story brick building for the bridge operator can be seen at the far right side of the photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Photograph (and 1 copy). 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, "11," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; Concreting Caisson #4; June 4, 1919." The view shows two workmen who are inside the top of caisson #4 (near lower left corner of photo) while two other workers are standing nearby on the railroad track. A concrete bucket is suspended overhead from the construction crane that can be seen in the center right foreground area of the photo. The vertical reinforcing bars of caisson #3 can be seen to the right and a fifth worker can be seen standing on the railroad tracks between the two caissons. A second construction crane and pile of debris are visible in the background on the other side of the tracks. The Rouge River (looking downstream) is also visible in the background and a construction barge can be seen along the near shore. Various buildings and stacks of lumber can be seen on the far shore of the river.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
83. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the lower left corner of the photo shows "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule; May 27, 1919." The view looks southward along the existing railroad tracks with the old swing bridge being visible in the right background. A temporary construction crane can be seen to the left of the tracks along with piles of construction materials and construction debris. Two workmen are standing on the right side of the tracks next to the tops of caissons #3 and #4.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
84. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper right corner of the photo shows the number, "34," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Riveting Tower Span; Jan. 10, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view looks northeastward and shows the new tower posts on each side of the existing railroad tracks as well as the overhead span. Construction cranes, workmen, and factory buildings can be seen in the background. The ground is lightly covered with snow.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
85. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper right corner of the photo shows the number, "36," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; East Counterweight Truss and End Posts of Lift Span in Place; Feb. 14, 1920; Photo W. B. James." The view looks northward on the east side of the Rouge River and shows the tower posts and truss structures that support the bridge counterweights. A construction crane can be seen in the left background. The 2-story brick building for the bridge operator is visible in the center background behind the bridge trusswork. The ground is lightly covered with snow.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
86. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the completed new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "61," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Bridge in Operation; May 29, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Insp." The view looks northward (upstream) along the Rouge River and shows the new single leaf Strauss trunnion bascule bridge with its lift span in the closed position. The massive concrete counterweights can be seen at the far right side of the structure. Also, the new 2-story brick building for the bridge operator can be seen on the far right side of the photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
87. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the inside of a caisson that was used for the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "27," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; Caisson #3; July 18, 1919; W. B. James Photo. Br. Inspt." The view looks down on the top of the caisson and shows various pieces of equipment, piping, and scaffolding.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
88. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing structural details of a new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. The view shows a close-up view of the end post, bearing, and gusset plates of the new bridge.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
89. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. The view looks northeastward and shows the lift span portion of the new single leaf Strauss trunnion bascule bridge in the raised position where it is presently under construction. Several factory buildings are visible in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
90. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the completed new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "54," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Old Bridge Being Towed Out & New Bridge Ready to Close in Place; May 3, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Insp." The view looks northward (upstream) along the Rouge River and shows the old railroad swing bridge loaded on barges on the left and ready to be towed away by the tugboat, Samuel J. Dark. The new single leaf Strauss trunnion bascule bridge (in raised position) can be seen on the right. Many workmen and spectators are seated or standing on the river bank.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
91. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the lower left corner of the photo shows the number, "32," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Setting Tower Posts; Jan. 1, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view looks northeastward and shows the ends of the existing railroad tracks at the banks of the Rouge River. Tower posts for the new bridge can be seen in the background on each side of the tracks and other structural steel beams can be seen on the ground beside the tracks. A track-mounted construction crane and several factory buildings are visible in the background of the photo. The ground is lightly covered with snow and chunks of ice can be seen on the river.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
92. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing a group of three workmen who are standing at the side of railroad track line which was located at the M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge project site. The men are looking down into the top of a caisson. A factory building is visible in the left background area of the photo. A construction crane, temporary buildings, piping, and construction materials can be seen on the right.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
93. Photograph
- 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, "31," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Cutting Falsework to Set 1st Steel; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt.; Dec. 17, 1919." The view looks northward. Steel truss beams are lying on the ground in the foreground and the Rouge River is visible in the left background. Two groups of workmen are removing the existing railroad tracks and a track-mounted construction crane can be seen on the right side of the photo. The ground is lightly covered with snow.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
94. Photograph
- 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, "19," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; Bucket Lock on Caisson #4; June 18, 1919. [W. B.] James Photo." The view is facing southwestward and shows a group of 11 workmen who have posed for the photo and are standing on top of caisson #4 or on the adjacent railroad tracks. Several factory buildings can be seen in the left background and a small portion of the Rouge River can be seen in the right background. The top of the old railroad bridge is visible near the center of the photo. Handwritten text on the verso shows "Supt. Hedrich (white hat)" and "Missouri Bridge & Iron Co., contractors; Mr. O'Conner, chief engineer."
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Photograph (and 1 copy). 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, "14," and additional text at the top center shows "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; Caissons #3 & #4; June 4, 1919. Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view looks northeastward along the existing railroad tracks with caissons #3 and #4 shown (labeled) in the center foreground. A workman is standing to the left of caisson #4. A construction crane and temporary concrete mixing plant can be seen to the left of the railroad tracks. Also, temporary construction buildings, construction materials, and construction debris can be seen on both sides of the tracks. Several factory buildings are visible in the left background and a large railroad yard can be seen in the right background area.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
96. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "48," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; The Old and the New Bridge; Apr. 14, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view looks northwestward (upstream) along the Rouge River and shows the old railroad swing bridge on the left (in open position) as well as the new single leaf Strauss trunnion bascule bridge on the right. The lift span portion of the new bridge is raised. The wooden formwork for one of the concrete counterweights can be seen just above the ground surface. A small portion of the new 2-story brick building for the bridge operator can be seen on the far right side of the photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
97. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing a group of men who are standing beside railroad boxcar that is partly tipped over. Handwritten text on the lower edge of the photo shows "A split switch. Volunteer switchmen, May, 1920." Evidently, a switch malfunctioned which caused the wheel truck at the right end of the boxcar to come off the tracks while the wheel truck at the left end appears to still be on the tracks. The photo was probably taken at a Michigan Central railroad yard near Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
98. Photograph
- 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
99. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. 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, "12," and additional text in top center area shows "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; June 4, 1919; Mixing Plant." The view shows the aggregate hopper being loaded by a construction crane and bucket that can be seen at the left side of the photo. Two workmen are standing near the concrete mixer on the right 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, temporary construction buildings, and piles of construction materials can be seen in the center area of the photo. Factory buildings and houses can be seen in the right background. A temporary construction building near the center of the photo has two signs on the roof. The text is not quite legible, but the sign on the left shows "[?] Foundations [?] Missouri Bridge & Iron Co. [?]" and the sign on the right shows "[?] Superstructure [?] Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Co. [?]."
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
100. Photograph
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing a railroad bridge under construction over the Rouge River. Printed text in the lower left corner of the photo shows the number, "43," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Erecting Lift Span; Mar. 27, 1920. Photo W. B. James, Insp." The view looks southeastward from the bank of the Rouge River and shows the truss structure that supports the bridge counterweights and lift span. The lift span is located at the far right side of the structure and a construction crane is lifting one of the structural members into position. The 2-story brick building for the bridge operator can be seen at the far left side of the photo. Near the center of the photo, a sign on the top of the river bank shows "Cables, Do Not Drag Anchor."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society