Jackknife Bridge 1907

[eTraxx]

Shorpy has two photos c. 1907 taken in Chicago, Illinois.

Bridge Open


Bridge Closed


There's lots of interesting things in the photos including a hard used Pueblo. Look at the bottom of both photos though. What the heck is that? A friend of mine called it an "Airstream Houseboat". In the comments section of the closed bridge photo someone says "The rounded top and porthole cockpit of the boat in question appears akin to modern offshore lifeboats."

[Ken Hamilton]

I saw that on Shorpy the other day, too  Sure would make a great scratchbuilding
project if you have a couple hundred bucks to spend on NBWs.
Thanks for posting, Ed.

[Hauk]

Sure would make a great scratchbuilding
project if you have a couple hundred bucks to spend on NBWs.

Better spend those bucks on rivets or a really good riveter!

In fact, I cant find a single BW in that image.
http://www.shorpy.com/node/10225?size=_original

Regards, Howard the rivetcounter