DATES: May 1886 – May 1888
CREATOR: Unknown
EXTENT: One file folder
SCOPE: This collection contains 25 phenotype print photographs documenting the construction of the Rulo Bridge over the Missouri River near Rulo, Nebraska. The Rulo Bridge was constructed by the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad as an iron and stone rail bridge at the Nebraska-Missouri border. The photographs span about two years, from May 1886 through May 1888, although a June 1884 Congressional Act and a corresponding contract with the War Department authorized the construction of the Rulo Bridge. News reports indicate that construction on the bridge began slowly in the winter of 1885, and by the spring of 1886 (when the first of these photographs is dated) construction was in full swing. The Rulo Bridge was the largest bridge over the Missouri River at the time of its construction.
ACCESS: This is collection B-482. This collection is available for on-site use only in the Rare Book and Manuscripts Reading Room. Some of the collection may be photocopied, digitally scanned or photographed, depending on condition. Researchers are advised to call ahead concerning changes in hours due to University intersessions and holidays. The St. Louis Mercantile Library is located on levels one and two of the Thomas Jefferson Library building. More information about conducting research with the archival collections of the Library, including current building hours and reading room policies, can be found on our Research page.
RESTRICTIONS: None
Preferred Citation note: The preferred citation for this collection is “From the collections of the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library at the University of Missouri – St. Louis."
INVENTORY
Twenty-five approximately 7” x 4 ½” phenotype-print photograph
