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Flood Stage picture of the Salt River with the Phoenix & Eastern Railroad Bridge (aka Santa Fe Bridge) and another bridge in the background
Flood Stage picture of the Salt River with the Phoenix & Eastern Railroad Bridge (aka Santa Fe Bridge) and another bridge in the background
Flood Stage picture of the Salt River with the Phoenix & Eastern Railroad Bridge (aka Santa Fe Bridge) and another bridge in the background

Flood Stage picture of the Salt River with the Phoenix & Eastern Railroad Bridge (aka Santa Fe Bridge) and another bridge in the background

Maker
Date1903
MediumPaper
Dimensions4 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (12.1 x 17.1 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number1999.28.36
DescriptionThis photograph shows the temporary Phoenix & Eastern Railroad trestle bridge (aka Santa Fe Bridge) with the older Maricopa & Phoenix Railroad bridge (built 1891) behind it. The picture faces northwest, with mountains at the right. The river is at flood stage but not flooding yet. This temporary wooden trestle structure was replaced by a permanent steel span bridge in January 1904.
Status
Not on view
Collections
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