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Swing Bridge

The 611

Available Images: Full Size
Accession Number: AIV74
Category: Railway; Swing Bridge
Description: The steam train is passing over the Rose Point swing bridge. The original bridge was built in 1898. This one was replaced by another swing bridge in 1912. The bridge pivots at the centre, allowing larger boats to pass through the channel.
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Source: PSPL
Physical Attributes: 8cm x 11.5cm; b/w photograph
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Keywords: swing bridge; drawbridge; bridge; pivot; railway; railroad; trains; rail; line; tracks; Rose Point; Parry Island; Canada Atlantic; CAR; Depot Harbour; Grand Trunk Railway; GTR; trestle; channel; Wasauksing;
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