Portage Bridge from Hancock Side

This wood structure built in 1875 was the first bridge to span Portage Lake between Houghton (south) and Hancock (north). Vessel passage was through a swing bridge on the north end of the structure.   Electronic reproduction of photograph from The Bridges of Houghton County.
Abstract/Description: This wood structure built in 1875 was the first bridge to span Portage Lake between Houghton (south) and Hancock (north). Vessel passage was through a swing bridge on the north end of the structure. Electronic reproduction of photograph from The Bridges of Houghton County.
Subject(s): Bridges
Houghton County (Mich.)
Houghton (Mich.)
Hancock (Mich.)
Date Created: 1895 (before)