Ambassador Bridge, Detroit, Michigan, Windsor, Ontario
Ambassador Bridge, Detroit, Michigan, Windsor, Ontario |
Year: 1960 |
Publisher: Handleman Co. |
Type(s): Postcard |
Identifier(s): P58565 D26 |
Language: English |
Source: Mike Skreptak Collection; Gray Box |
Notes: c. 1960; Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario; built between 1927 and 1929, was the longest suspension bridge in the world at that time, with a central span measuring 1,850 feet and a total length of 2 miles; the University of Windsor campus can be seen at the top of the postcard on the east (left) side of the bridge. "A 5 lane expressway route connecting all Michigan and Ontario expressways, 1 3/4 miles long including approaches. Bring your camera, park a moment, snap the beautiful view!"; "Canada Welcomes You!; Hello from U.S.A."; aerial view |
Subject(s): Ambassador Bridge (Windsor Detroit) Bridges Detroit River Waterfront (Windsor) Waterfront (Detroit) University of Windsor Assumption University (Windsor) Universities |
Place(s): Windsor (Ontario) Detroit (Michigan) |
Rights: Public Domain |
Repository: Leddy Library. University of Windsor |
Tiff Image(s): Click links to download Tiff images: Tiff Image 1 , Tiff Image 2 |