Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad construction in Ruby Canyon, (probably) Utah consists of men laying track over a concrete bridge, using a rail-adapted crane. Sandstone cliffs are in the background.
Date
August, 1927
Notes
Formerly HC642.; Scanned image from loaned collection.; Title supplied.; R7001365550
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Is Part Of
James Ozment collection of George Beam photographs.
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; Ruby Canyon (Colo. and Utah)--1920-1930.; Hoisting machinery--Utah--1920-1930.; Railroad bridges--Utah--1920-1930.; Railroad construction & maintenance--Utah--1920-1930.; Railroad construction workers--Utah--1920-1930.; Railroad tracks--Utah--1920-1930.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
