First temporary bridge across the Missouri

Bridges F577.tif

Title

First temporary bridge across the Missouri

Subject

Simons, George, 1834-1917.
Locomotives -- History.
Missouri River.
Railroad bridges -- Missouri River.
Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- 1850-1900.
Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- History -- Photographs.
Omaha (Neb.) -- History.

Description

Photograph of the Simons print showing the first temporary railroad bridge across the Missouri river.


Printed at bottom of image: "First temporary bridge between C Bluffs and Omaha with first train of cars crossing, Winter of 1867."

Creator

Simons, George

Publisher

Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons

Date

ca. 1867

Format

Artwork

Type

Drawing

Identifier

Special Collections Bridges F577

Coverage

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Rights

Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.

Physical Dimensions

20 x 26 cm.