Crane lowering pipe into ditch, Detroit water supply system

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View of crane lowering 72" pipe into ditch, 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. Lowering 72" pipe into trench. No. 2. Date: May 15, 1939. Photo by Manning Bros., Inc."

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Creator:: Manning Brothers
Resource ID:: bh017040
Subject:: Cranes, derricks, etc.--Michigan--Detroit; Water-pipes--Michigan--Detroit; Detroit (Mich.). Department of Water Supply; Photographers--Michigan--Detroit; Photographic prints
Date:: 1939-05-15
Format:: 1 photographic print mounted on fabric ; 9.5 x 7.5 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: MS/Detroit Archives. Water Board. Waterworks Park. Contract #1, 12:8
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.