2016.067.004
Print, Photographic
One sepia-toned photograph showing the rapid sand filter tanks under construction inside the Springwells Water Treatment Plant in Detroit. The view looks along the interior of the plant with rows of rectangular filter tanks being visible in the foreground along with temporary wood catwalks. Printed text on the lower right corner shows "6-15-31, 111701" and "City of Detroit, Department of Water Supply, Springwells Station, Bureau of Filtration, Miscellaneous, No. 9, Date: 6-15-31. Photo by Manning Brothers." Typewritten text on the verso shows "Runways in Filter Plant Erected to Keep Traffic Off the Main Gallery Floors."
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