by Bob Felderman

Artwork Description

Canadian Northern Crossing Mississippi River

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The Canadian Northern Train waits on the Iowa side of the Mississippi River while the crews check the historic railroad bridge for safe passage. The river reached historic flood levels, over 22 feet, but the city is safe due to a flood wall installed in the late 1960's. However, the water is less than a few feet from topping the bridge and concerns for its safe use are prudent. To the north (right) of the train is the historic Shot Tower, originally constructed to make "bullets" or shot during the Civil War. It later became a watch tower for the massive lumber yards in the flat downtown area of the city. To the south (left) of the train is the Dubuque Star Brewery and Alliant Amphitheater, restored from being the first brewery west of the Mississippi River and having been used in the movie, "Take This Job and Shove It."

Artwork Details

Medium: Photography

Genre: Portrait