Newly constructed steel railroad bridge (Black Bridge), and old wooden trestle in background. The wooden bridge was built in about 1879 when the railroad came to Jackson and Lakefield, Minnesota.
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Bridge. The Black Bridge spans the Des Moines River and was located west of Jackson, Minnesota. The bridge was built in 1900 to replace the original wood bridge.
Picture is of the J. A. Meyers GAR Post # 34 at the encampment on Dann's Island. Middle man on the caisson is Mr. Wallace, father of Dilbert Wallace. In Sept 1943, names were supplied by W. P. King and J. L. King and are believed to be correct. The rider in front of the caisson is M. L. Ashley. Dann's Island is located in the city of Jackson. Cut off oxbow lake.