Description
LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO TERRITORY, SUSPENSION BRIDGE
A. J. TULLOCK, Engineer & Superintendent, MISSOURI VALLEY BRIDGE & IRON WORKS, Leavenworth, Kansas
Bridge built in 1889
C. G. Cronan, Contruction Superintendent
Boudoir-card-sized photograph; Image dimensions: 7-1/2 inches by 4-1/4 inches; Mount dimensions: 8 inches by 5 inches
Condition: very strong tones & contrasts, resulting in near fine detail; original mount shows some light wear.
Alonzo J. Tullock was a noted civil engineer & contractor, 1854 – 1904. Many of the suspension bridges Tullock designed are still standing and landmarked.
Boudoir card was sold by E. Schuster, Cigars & Confections, Free Museum & Curiosity Store Las Vegas, Hot Springs, New Mexico Circa 1889. Photograph possibly taken by James N. Furlong.
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