Construction on Railroad Bridge | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Construction on Railroad Bridge

Construction on Railroad Bridge | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Elevated view of several workmen standing on a platform near the shoreline of the Wisconsin River during construction of a railroad bridge. There is a work train on the other end of the railroad bridge that appears to have a crane in the front. Caption reads: "Construction gang at work on Wis. River Bridge, Sauk City, Wis. No6-09."
DESCRIPTION
Elevated view of several workmen standing on a platform near the shoreline of the Wisconsin River during construction of a railroad bridge. There is a work train on the other end of the railroad bridge that appears to have a crane in the front. Caption reads: "Construction gang at work on Wis. River Bridge, Sauk City, Wis. No6-09."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:126410
Creation Date: 1909
Creator Name:Gillett, Sherwin
City:Sauk City
County:Sauk
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:(G5)1833
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
SUBJECTS
Hats
Work clothes
Machinery
Men
Outdoor photography
Railroad bridges
Railroad cars
Railroad tracks
Railroad trains
Shorelines
Wisconsin River (Wis.)
Construction workers

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