West Spokane Street Bridge under construction, May 3, 1923 (MOHAI 4633)

From 1902 to 1917, three bridges were built to serve West Seattle (which was annexed in 1907); unfortunately, none of these were permanent structures. This photograph depicts early construction of the first steel bridge, officially known as West Spokane Street Bridge No. 1 (North). This bridge was finally completed in 1924; its sister bridge, West Spokane Street Bridge No. 2 (South) opened in September of 1930.
Subjects (LCTGM): Bridge construction--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bridges--Washington (State)--Seattle; Lake Washington Ship Canal (Seattle, Wash.)