Water main work on Tireman Avenue, Detroit water supply system
Description:
View of water main work on Tireman Ave., Detroit water supply system. Printed on front: "City of Detroit. Department of Water Supply. 36" and 72" underground water distribution main. Contract no. 1. PWA docket Mich. 1517-F. G. Vella Company, contractors. Tireman Ave. crossing looking south, concrete fill on curves SA 35, SA 36 & SA 39 (over). No. 7. Date: June 20, 1939. Photo by Manning Bros., Inc." Handwritten on back: "Description continued: 36" connection to 72" line, P.L.C. 24,000 volt cables, 16" water line and 2 gas lines."
