Print, Photographic

Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper right corner of the photo shows the number, "36," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; East Counterweight Truss and End Posts of Lift Span in Place; Feb. 14, 1920; Photo W. B. James." The view looks northward on the east side of the Rouge River and shows the tower posts and truss structures that support the bridge counterweights. A construction crane can be seen in the left background. The 2-story brick building for the bridge operator is visible in the center background behind the bridge trusswork. The ground is lightly covered with snow.