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. The view looks northeastward along the side of the existing railroad tracks with caisson #3 shown in the right foreground and caisson #4 shown behind it. Dewatering pumps and piping can be seen in the center and left foreground area. The base of a construction crane and temporary concrete mixing plant can be seen in the left background. Also, two workmen are standing on the existing railroad tracks in the background.

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, 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/58B5987A-D7EE-416D-A62B-862502677979