Sepia-toned photo showing the completed new railroad bridge over the Rouge River

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

Collection:

Municipal Services

Subject Topic:

River Rouge Conrail Bridge, New York Central Railroad Bridge, M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge, and Tugboat, Samuel J. Dark

Subject Name:

James, Warren B.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/7676BA04-EA23-4320-A02A-074532489970