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- 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
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- 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
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- 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
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the top portion of a caisson that was used for the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text on the upper and lower edges of the photo shows "Caisson #2" and "Apr. 18, 1919." The view shows the top of the caisson including circular scaffolding, various pieces of equipment, piping, and reinforcing bars. One workman is standing inside the top of the caisson and another is standing above it on the railroad tracks.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- 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
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the top portion of a caisson that was used for the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text on the upper and lower edges of the photo shows "Caisson #1" and "Apr. 18, 1919." The view shows the top of the caisson including circular scaffolding, various pieces of equipment, piping, and reinforcing bars. Two workmen are standing inside the top of the caisson scaffolding.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the new and old railroad bridges over the Rouge River. The view looks southeastward across the Rouge River and shows the new bascule bridge (raised) on the left and the old railroad swing bridge on the right. Many workmen are standing on the railroad tracks near the center of the photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- 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, "44," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Erecting Lift Span; Mar. 28, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view looks northward and shows the tower posts and truss structures that support the bridge counterweights. The lift span portion of the bridge is beginning to take shape on the left side. The 2-story brick building for the bridge operator can be seen in the right background.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the lower right corner of the photo shows the number, "47," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Concreting West Counterweight; Apr. 10, 1920; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt." The view shows five workmen who are mixing and pouring concrete into the wooden forms on the trusses in order to create one of the bridge counterweights. Piles of aggregate and sand can be seen in the foreground.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- 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
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
