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Print, Photographic
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2018.108.010

Print, Photographic

Black and white photographic print taken from the top of the Ambassador Bridge's American tower during the bridge's construction of Detroit's riverfront and downtown. The Wabash Railroad yard, Pere Marquette Railroad yard, and Michigan Central Railroad yard are visible below. A railroad car ferry is docked beside the shore adjacent to the Wabash Railroad tracks. A caption is handwritten on the verso, "10 - Downtown Detroit from top of 371' American Tower."

Date
1928
Collection
Print Size
10" x 8"
Search Terms
Ambassador Bridge, Bridges, Construction, Riverfront, Skyline, West Side Industrial, Hubbard-Richard, Railroad Yards, Wabash Railroad, Pere Marquette Railway, Michigan Central Railroad yard, Car Ferries, Detroit River
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