Bygones of Monroe:
NEW PIERS FOR THE RAILROAD BRIDGE
(Monroe Commercial, May 9, 1867, p3c2)
An Ohio company is no engaged in constructing piers for the M.S.& N.I.R.R. bridge across the River Raisin, at this place. The piers are being constructed of Berca stone and we understand will cost the railroad company $23,000. Some 40 hands are now at work at their construction.
(Monroe Commercial, May 9, 1867, p3c2)