Sepia-toned photo showing construction work for a new railroad bridge over the Rouge River

Description:

Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing construction work for a new railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text on the lower edge of the photo shows "Underwater concrete boxes, 2-12-1920." The view shows two workmen who are standing between two large steel buckets that are used for placing concrete underwater. The workmen appear to be attaching cables and chains to the tops of the buckets so that they can be lifted into position by a construction crane.

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, and M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge

Subject Name:

James, Warren B.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/760289D5-52CD-4C71-AF59-517642055133