Alaska Road Commission

Cookman Collection

October 18, 1935

Image is of the derrick excavating the hole for pier #2 as viewed from the gravel riverbed below. The derrick is using a clamshell bucket, seen ready to drop a load of gravel on the pile beside the pilings below. Two men are visible, one at ground level near the excavation and the other up on the deck at the derrick. The piledriver is visible on the deck behind the derrick. The expanse of river gravel in foreground holds scattered lumber, a gas barrel and logs.

Near Palmer, Alaska

Black & White Paper Print, 3-1/2" x 4-3/4"

Bridge-Knik-Rt75L#37x-Coo