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Experimental suspension trusses of boards. The board suspension bridge slipped its anchorage without breaking, under a weight of 84,000 pounds, exclusive of its own weight; span 100 feet, versed sine 10 feet
Summary
No. 16 (handwritten) and 2517 (stamped) on mount.
Forms part of Civil War photos, military construction and transportation in Northern Virginia and elsewhere / United States Military Railway Department (Library of Congress).
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Date
01/01/1862
Contributors
Russell, Andrew J., photographer
United States. Army. Military Railway Service.
Source
Library of Congress
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No known restrictions on publication.
