Construction work at the approach to Detroit River tunnel. Rail-mounted steam shovel in operation, with construction workers standing by track. Houses visible to left; railroad yard to right, with train stopped on tracks. Railway bridge crosses over tracks. Printed on front: "Approach to tunnel under the Detroit River, Detroit, Mich." "X"s inked in sky. Printed on back: "No. M 1896. Pub. by the Detroit News Company, Detroit Mich." American News Co. publisher trademark printed on back. Handwritten on back: "Detroit. Feb. 5/12. Katherine - Note the xs other side. Yours truly. George." Card is postmarked February 6, 1912.
