Construction of Railway Underpass, Looking West from Switch Tender's Shanty

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Title

Construction of Railway Underpass, Looking West from Switch Tender's Shanty

Subject

Illinois--Chicago
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company
Streets
Underpasses
Underpasses--Design and construction
Railroad tracks
Streetscapes (Urban design)
Traffic congestion--Prevention
Railroads--Design and construction
Construction equipment
Cranes, derricks, etc.
Dump trucks
Bridges
Bridges--Design and Construction

Description

A view between Track 117 and Illinois Central west bound main shows the raising of the Illinois Central Bridge at South Western Avenue construction site near 32nd Street in Chicago.

Beneath Photo: "Contract #82432. G. L. #19285. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Compa

Creator

Chicago Architectural Photographing Company

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1940-05-27

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

403410
Santa Fe Railroad Company Photo Album

Original Format

commercial print
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

19 x 25 cm