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Title
First R.R. Bridge across Sacramento River, H.D. Gates Engineer in charge of construction
Creator
Todd, J. A. (John A.)
Date Created and/or Issued
[187-?]
Publication Information
Sacramento [Calif.] : J.A. Todd
Contributing Institution
California State Library
Collection
California History Section Picture Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
2009-1530.
View of the first railroad bridge built across the Sacramento River in Sacramento by the California Pacific Railroad Company in 1870. The bridge was located near the current location of the I Street bridge. A group of children is seen on the banks of the river in front of the bridge.
Type
image
Format
Photographs.
Nonprojected graphic
Extent
1 photographic print ; 9 x 11 in.
Identifier
(C)001393394CSL01-Aleph
(DRA)VVW-6758
Language
English
Subject
California Pacific Railroad Company--Photographs
Railroad bridges--California--Sacramento
Railroads--California--Sacramento
Truss bridges--California--Sacramento
Swing bridges--California--Sacramento
Sacramento (Calif.)--Photographs
Sacramento River (Calif.)--Photographs
Photographic prints
Place
California
Sacramento
Sacramento (Calif.)
Sacramento River (Calif.)

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