SP Mastodon crossing river         
The Mastodon was the largest RR ferry barge at the time of its use, approximately 1910s to the mid 1930s, prior to the opening of the Huey P. Long Bridge in late 1935. The crossing went from Avondale to Harahan, about ten miles upriver from New Orleans. Photo date estimated.
Date: 6/1/1930 Location: Avondale, LA   Map Show Avondale on a rail map Views: 153 Collection Of:   Paul Alimia
Author:  Unknown
SP Mastodon crossing river
Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger,Action This picture is part of album:  Railroad Ferries in Louisiana
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