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., 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.
Creator
Berry, Frank, b. 1863, photographer
Date
ca. 1907
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]
