Lock pit, St. Mary's Falls Canal, Sault Ste. Marie

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Description

Construction site of St. Mary's Falls Canal lock pit showing railroad tracks, machinery, workmen, and horses. Water and bridge visible beyond pit edge. Steep railroad track from pit edge to floor. Printed on front of photo: "No. 44, November 3, 1890, lock pit, St. Mary's Fall Canal, north face, west middle."

Details

Resource ID:: DPA0802
Subject:: Soo Locks (Mich.); Locks (Hydraulic engineering)--Michigan--Sault Sainte Marie; Locks (Hydraulic engineering)---Design and construction; Albumen prints; Photographic prints
Date:: 1890-11-03
Format:: 1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 8 x 9.75 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: M/Localities-Sault Ste. Marie
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.