Sepia-toned photo showing a railroad bridge under construction over the Rouge River

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, "42," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; End Post, Bearing and Gusset Plates; Mar. 21, 1919. Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view shows a group of 12 workmen who are seated or standing on the truss structure that supports the bridge counterweights. Some of the wooden formwork for one of the counterweights (made of poured concrete) can be seen in the background.

Date Issued:

1920-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Municipal Services

Subject Topic:

River Rouge Conrail Bridge, New York Central Railroad Bridge, M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge, and Construction Workers

Subject Name:

James, Warren B.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/651D607B-52A1-4597-B409-117058452802