CFF-Photo 2.4.9
Photo 2.4.9. East of the Western Avenue and Rock Island Railroad bridges, a wider right-of-way was purchased through section 13. Fewer building were in close proximity of the channel, as shown on February 13, 1918, allowing some nearby spoil disposal. However, through Blue island, most spoil went to remote sites for disposal. (MWRD photo 6390)