| Creator |
Berry, Frank, b. 1863, photographer. |
| Contributor |
Quimby, Henry H., architect. |
|
Webster, George Smedley, 1855-1931, engineer. |
| Title |
[Walnut Lane Bridge construction, Wissahickon Creek, Philadelphia] [graphic]. |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1907 |
| Date |
ca. 1907 |
| Physical Description |
4 negatives and 10 photographic prints: glass, gelatin silver; 4 x 5 in. |
| Description |
Depicts the Walnut Lane Bridge during several phases of construction, showing the wooden erection truss, arches, underbelly,
and concrete temporary foundation piers in the Wissahickon Creek. Also includes a view of the completed bridge from the creek
and a view of the dirt roadway and balustrade railings over the bridge.
|
| Notes |
The Walnut Lane Bridge was the largest concrete arch bridge when it was completed in 1908 by engineers George S. Webster and
Henry H. Quimby. The central arch spans 233 feet, and the five smaller arches each measure 53 feet wide. It serves as a connecting
link between Roxborough and Germantown.
|
|
Modern reference prints available. |
|
Gift of Richard R. Frame. |
| Subject |
Bridge construction -- Wissahickon Creek (Pa.) |
|
Bridges -- Wissahickon Creek (Pa.) |
| Geographic subject |
Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
|
Wissahickon Creek (Pa.) |
| Genre |
Gelatin silver prints -- 1900-1910. |
|
Glass plate negatives -- 1900-1910. |
| Associated name |
Quimby, Henry H., architect. |
| Associated name |
Webster, George Smedley, 1855-1931, engineer. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| 4x5 Glass Negatives - Berry [P.8986.22 ; P.8986.25 ; P.8986.59 ; P.8986.79 ; P.8987.1-10] |
| Accession number |
P.8986.22 |
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P.8986.25 |
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P.8986.59 |
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P.8986.79 |
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P.8987.1 |
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P.8987.2 |
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P.8987.3 |
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P.8987.4 |
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P.8987.5 |
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P.8987.6 |
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P.8987.7 |
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P.8987.8 |
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P.8987.9 |
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P.8987.10 |
