Salvaging crew removing D. & R.G. Bridge from river, Pueblo
Summary
Men, in overalls or suspenders and hats or caps, work to remove pieces of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad bridge washed out in the Arkansas River flood in Pueblo (Pueblo County), Colorado. Shows concrete supports and ropes from a hoist on steel beams.
Date
1921 June
Notes
Title inked on album page.; R7110051559
Description
1 photographic print ; 17 x 24 cm. (7 x 9 1/2 in.) mounted on album page 28 x 21 cm. (11 x 8 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Album 327. Arkansas River flood, vol. 3.
Subject
Ridgway, Arthur Osbourne, 1870-1953.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--Disasters--1920-1930.; Arkansas River--1920-1930.; Pueblo (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Floods--Colorado--Pueblo--1920-1930.; Laborers--Colorado--Pueblo--1920-1930.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Pueblo--1920-1930.; Salvage--Colorado--Pueblo--1920-1930.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711005155; Photographic print included in: Arkansas River flood, June 1921 / report of Arthur Ridgway for the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.
