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

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 "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Foundations; Caisson #4; June 1, 1919." Additional printed text in the lower left corner shows "James Photo." The view looks northeastward along the existing railroad tracks with several workmen standing on the top of caisson #4 in the center foreground. Three other workman are standing behind the caisson. A temporary concrete mixing plant can be seen in the center background area along with construction materials and construction debris.

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, 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/A4ACCA0E-3607-452F-92C1-534038369780