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The Aurora Bridge (also known as the George Washington Memorial Bridge) atthe west end of Lake Union

Description

The Aurora Bridge (also known as the George Washington Memorial Bridge) atthe west end of Lake Union. The transport ship FULLER is headed west towardsthe Lake Washington Ship Canal escorted by tugs. The Fremont Bridge, adouble-leaf bascule bridge, is open to allow the ship to pass.

Photographer

Woodrow Wilson Gholston

Display Date

1940

Location

Washington, Seattle, Lake Union

Category

America's Coastlines

NOAA Affiliation

formerly of USC&GS;