Building of Ventura Bridge

Image

Building of Ventura Bridge

Title

Building of Ventura Bridge

Identifier

5987

Source

Brakey Fourt Collection

Description

Construction scene showing the building of the Ventura River Bridge. Arch structure at bottom of bridge appears finished, and construction workers visible on the bridge. Railing along the sides of bridge mid-construction. Onlookers are below on the banks of the river looking around and some face the viewer. Some horses visible one left of image. Bridge was completed in 1913.

Creator

Unknown

Date

circa 1912

Format

25.5 x 21 cm
Black and white photograph

Subject

Bridges
Construction
Spectators
Ventura River (Calif.)

Coverage

California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)

Publisher

Museum of Ventura County

Rights

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Type

Image

Language

English

Collection

Citation

Unknown, “Building of Ventura Bridge,” Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County, accessed October 6, 2024, http://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/5185.