Sepia-toned photo showing the aftermath of an ice storm

Description:

Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the aftermath of an ice storm. The view shows two steel lattice transmission line towers with tops that have collapsed and are hanging on the sides of the towers. The ground and nearby trees are covered with ice. A farmhouse and barn can be seen in the background. A note along the top edge of the photo shows "Along State Road South of Linwood, 3-1-22." A handwritten note and letters along the bottom edge show "C, D, E, F; On curve, Looking South." Possibly, this photo was taken somewhere in the vicinity of Grand River Avenue and Linwood Street.

Date Issued:

1922-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Municipal Services

Subject Topic:

Detroit Edison Company, DTE Energy, and Transmission Towers

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/4C5E3773-9B3F-4E30-814A-860177323870