Construction of Railway Underpass, Looking East

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Title

Construction of Railway Underpass, Looking East

Subject

Illinois--Chicago
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company
Streets
Underpasses
Underpasses--Design and construction
Railroad tracks
Streetscapes (Urban design)
Traffic congestion--Prevention
Roads--Design and construction
Construction Equipment
Cranes, derricks, etc.
Building materials

Description

An aerial view of the South Western Avenue construction site near 32nd Street in Chicago shows advancing work on the piers and abutments.

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

Creator

Chicago Architectural Photographing Company

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1940-08-12

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

403385
Santa Fe Railroad Company Photo Album

Original Format

commercial print
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

19 x 25 cm