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Anaconda Historic District, Barich Block, 416-420 Park Street, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Barich Block, 416-420 Park Street, Anacond...

Significance: This two-story brick building has brick pilasters at the second story level with rough faced granite details at the street facade and roof line. Built in 1893, the Barich Block ranks as one of th... More

Anaconda Historic District, Park & Commercial Streets, Main Street vicinity, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Park & Commercial Streets, Main Street vic...

Significance: Anaconda was established in 1885 by Marcus Daly on Warm Springs Creek, as the site of the smelter for the Amalgamated Copper Mining Company. The site was selected for its proximity to the mines a... More

Anaconda Historic District, Park & Commercial Streets, Main Street vicinity, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Park & Commercial Streets, Main Street vic...

Significance: Anaconda was established in 1885 by Marcus Daly on Warm Springs Creek, as the site of the smelter for the Amalgamated Copper Mining Company. The site was selected for its proximity to the mines a... More

Anaconda Historic District, Park & Commercial Streets, Main Street vicinity, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Park & Commercial Streets, Main Street vic...

Significance: Anaconda was established in 1885 by Marcus Daly on Warm Springs Creek, as the site of the smelter for the Amalgamated Copper Mining Company. The site was selected for its proximity to the mines a... More

Wiessner Brewery, 1700 North Gay Street, Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Wiessner Brewery, 1700 North Gay Street, Baltimore, Independent City, ...

Significance: Built by brewmaster John Frederick Wiessner (1831-1897) to replace his older, smaller brewery of 1863 on the same site. The flamboyant brewhouse, the complex's overwhelmingly distinctive feature a... More

Wiessner Brewery, 1700 North Gay Street, Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Wiessner Brewery, 1700 North Gay Street, Baltimore, Independent City, ...

Significance: Built by brewmaster John Frederick Wiessner (1831-1897) to replace his older, smaller brewery of 1863 on the same site. The flamboyant brewhouse, the complex's overwhelmingly distinctive feature a... More

Washington Bridge, Spanning Harlem River at One-hundred-eighty-first, New York, New York County, NY

Washington Bridge, Spanning Harlem River at One-hundred-eighty-first, ...

Significance: Provided important access to Manhattan from the north. Survey number: HAER NY-130 Building/structure dates: 1886-1889 Initial Construction

Starnes Bridge, Spanning Eagle Creek, Holbrook, Grant County, KY

Starnes Bridge, Spanning Eagle Creek, Holbrook, Grant County, KY

Significance: The Starnes Bridge is a rare surviving example of bridge technology representing the pin-connected Pennsylvania truss elements. Survey number: HAER KY-3 Building/structure dates: 1890 Initial Co... More

Anaconda Historic District, Mahie Block, 124 East Commercial Avenue, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Mahie Block, 124 East Commercial Avenue, A...

Significance: This two-story brick structure has an art deco era steel facade over plate glass storefront windows, and stucco side and rear exterior walls. The building today is a dramatically altered version ... More

Bridge No. 249, Spanning Abbotts Creek at State Route 2294, Southmont, Davidson County, NC

Bridge No. 249, Spanning Abbotts Creek at State Route 2294, Southmont,...

Significance: Bridge No. 249 in Davidson County, is the central member of a long earthen bridge across the backwaters of High Rock Lake. It contains three trusses, a 150 foot Parker truss dividend into eight p... More

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fort Lee, NJ, New York, New York County, NY

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fo...

Significance: At the time of its construction, the George Washington Bridge was the longest span suspension bridge in the world. Survey number: HAER NY-129

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fort Lee, NJ, New York, New York County, NY

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fo...

Significance: At the time of its construction, the George Washington Bridge was the longest span suspension bridge in the world. Survey number: HAER NY-129

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fort Lee, NJ, New York, New York County, NY

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fo...

Significance: At the time of its construction, the George Washington Bridge was the longest span suspension bridge in the world. Survey number: HAER NY-129

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fort Lee, NJ, New York, New York County, NY

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fo...

Significance: At the time of its construction, the George Washington Bridge was the longest span suspension bridge in the world. Survey number: HAER NY-129

Manhattan Bridge, Spanning East River at Flatbush Avenue, between New York City & Brooklyn, New York, New York County, NY

Manhattan Bridge, Spanning East River at Flatbush Avenue, between New ...

Significance: This single span suspension bridge contains one of the longest suspension spans in the U.S., and had the largest carrying capacity in the country when it was built. It is unusual in that it was d... More

Person County Bridge No. 35, Spanning South Flat River at State Route 1120, Hurdle Mills, Person County, NC

Person County Bridge No. 35, Spanning South Flat River at State Route ...

Significance: The Person County Bridge No. 35 was built in the early teens by the Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio. It spans 83 feet and is divided into five equal panels. The trusses contain the c... More

Williamsburg Bridge, Spanning East River at South Sixth Street between New York City & Brooklyn, New York, New York County, NY

Williamsburg Bridge, Spanning East River at South Sixth Street between...

Significance: The Williamsburg Bridge is the longest span suspension bridge over the East River, its span exceeding that of the Brooklyn Bridge by 4.5 feet. Survey number: HAER NY-128 Building/structure dates... More

Lowell Canal System, Merrimack & Concord Rivers, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell Canal System, Merrimack & Concord Rivers, Lowell, Middlesex Cou...

Significance: The City of Lowell is generally considered to be the birthplace of large-scale manufacturing in the U.S. Begun as a transportation canal, the Lowell Canal System evolved, during the 19th century,... More

Chow Chow Suspension Bridge, Spanning Quinault River, Taholah, Grays Harbor County, WA

Chow Chow Suspension Bridge, Spanning Quinault River, Taholah, Grays H...

Significance: The Chow Chow Suspension Bridge was constructed by Native Americans living on the Quinault Indian Reservation about 1950. It consists of four timber king post trusses that are suspended from stee... More

E. & T. Fairbanks & Company, Two-Story Covered Bridge, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, VT

E. & T. Fairbanks & Company, Two-Story Covered Bridge, Saint Johnsbury...

Significance: This wooden lattice truss bridge with auxiliary arches was originally built in about 1876, but the second story added at a later date. The bridge, which spans Sleepers River, connects factory bui... More

E. & T. Fairbanks & Company, Two-Story Covered Bridge, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, VT

E. & T. Fairbanks & Company, Two-Story Covered Bridge, Saint Johnsbury...

Significance: This wooden lattice truss bridge with auxiliary arches was originally built in about 1876, but the second story added at a later date. The bridge, which spans Sleepers River, connects factory bui... More

Big Four Bridge, Spanning Ohio River, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

Big Four Bridge, Spanning Ohio River, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

Significance: The Big Four Bridge as it exists today consists of six spans, three Baltimore truss spans and three Parker through trusses. There are two approach spans on the south and one on the north end of t... More

Queensboro Bridge, Spanning East river & Blackwell's Island, New York, New York County, NY

Queensboro Bridge, Spanning East river & Blackwell's Island, New York,...

Significance: At the time of construction, the Queensboro Bridge contained the longest cantilever span in America. Survey number: HAER NY-19 Building/structure dates: 1909 Initial Construction

Queensboro Bridge, Spanning East river & Blackwell's Island, New York, New York County, NY

Queensboro Bridge, Spanning East river & Blackwell's Island, New York,...

Significance: At the time of construction, the Queensboro Bridge contained the longest cantilever span in America. Survey number: HAER NY-19 Building/structure dates: 1909 Initial Construction

Woodward Coal & Iron Company Furnace, Opossum Creek vicinity, Woodward, Jefferson County, AL

Woodward Coal & Iron Company Furnace, Opossum Creek vicinity, Woodward...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Woodward Iron Company established the first iron furnace in the Bessemer area, and began operation of its first furnace in 1883. The Company later expanded t... More

Woodward Coal & Iron Company Furnace, Opossum Creek vicinity, Woodward, Jefferson County, AL

Woodward Coal & Iron Company Furnace, Opossum Creek vicinity, Woodward...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Woodward Iron Company established the first iron furnace in the Bessemer area, and began operation of its first furnace in 1883. The Company later expanded t... More

Anaconda Historic District, Washoe Theater, 305 Main Street, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Washoe Theater, 305 Main Street, Anaconda,...

Significance: Designed by B. Marcus Priteca, Architect, and built by Gus Forseen, Missoula contractor, the Washoe Theater opened to the public on September 24, 1936. Both the Theater's structural architecture ... More

Pleasant Valley Roller Mill, Gruber Road, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Pleasant Valley Roller Mill, Gruber Road, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Significance: This handsome masonry building, minus its 1946 frame addition, is highly typical of canal-related mils in the region. Although it clearly reflects its proximity to the Union Canal, it occupied th... More

Anaconda Historic District, Durston Building, Main Street & East Park Avenue, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Durston Building, Main Street & East Park ...

Significance: This stately three-story brick building was erected by J.H. Durston, prominent editor of the Anaconda Standard. The eastern annex, known as the "Baby Durston," was added in 1902. The storefronts... More

McPherson Bridge, Spanning Candies Creek at County Road A165, Eureka, Bradley County, TN

McPherson Bridge, Spanning Candies Creek at County Road A165, Eureka, ...

Significance: Most features of the bridge are representative of truss bridges. The vertical members are paired angles with double lacing. The counters and diagonals are I-bars or tie-rods. The top chords and en... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New London County, CT

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New Lo...

Significance: The Thames Shipyard has been in constant use from the time of its completion in 1903 to the present (as of 1978). Originally constructed to build and repair ocean-going tugs and barges, the yard ... More

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New London County, CT

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New Lo...

Significance: The Thames Shipyard has been in constant use from the time of its completion in 1903 to the present (as of 1978). Originally constructed to build and repair ocean-going tugs and barges, the yard ... More

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New London County, CT

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New Lo...

Significance: The Thames Shipyard has been in constant use from the time of its completion in 1903 to the present (as of 1978). Originally constructed to build and repair ocean-going tugs and barges, the yard ... More

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New London County, CT

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New Lo...

Significance: The Thames Shipyard has been in constant use from the time of its completion in 1903 to the present (as of 1978). Originally constructed to build and repair ocean-going tugs and barges, the yard ... More

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New London County, CT

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New Lo...

Significance: The Thames Shipyard has been in constant use from the time of its completion in 1903 to the present (as of 1978). Originally constructed to build and repair ocean-going tugs and barges, the yard ... More

Bridge No. 28, Spanning Flatt River at State Route 1004, Durham, Durham County, NC

Bridge No. 28, Spanning Flatt River at State Route 1004, Durham, Durha...

Significance: The bridge consists of three identical spans, each 70 feet long and divided into five panels. Its members are built of channels and angles joined by stay pieces and lace bars. The heavy construc... More

Anaconda Historic District, Club Moderne, 801 East Park Avenue, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Club Moderne, 801 East Park Avenue, Anacon...

Significance: Carpenter Frank Wullus custom-built this building in 1937 according to the instructions of John Francisco, owner of the Club Moderne Bar and Lounge. The structure's curved exterior corner profile... More

Mott Rainbow Arch Bridge, Spanning Cannonball River, Mott, Hettinger County, ND

Mott Rainbow Arch Bridge, Spanning Cannonball River, Mott, Hettinger C...

Significance: This structure is one of only two reinforced concrete bridges known to exist in North Dakota in 1980. It is a good representative of the Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge design. Survey number: HAER ND-... More

Mott Rainbow Arch Bridge, Spanning Cannonball River, Mott, Hettinger County, ND

Mott Rainbow Arch Bridge, Spanning Cannonball River, Mott, Hettinger C...

Significance: This structure is one of only two reinforced concrete bridges known to exist in North Dakota in 1980. It is a good representative of the Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge design. Survey number: HAER ND-... More

Mott Rainbow Arch Bridge, Spanning Cannonball River, Mott, Hettinger County, ND

Mott Rainbow Arch Bridge, Spanning Cannonball River, Mott, Hettinger C...

Significance: This structure is one of only two reinforced concrete bridges known to exist in North Dakota in 1980. It is a good representative of the Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge design. Survey number: HAER ND-... More

Anaconda Historic District, Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall, 321-323 East Commercial Street, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall, 321-323 ...

Significance: This building was the headquarters for the local chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish fraternal organization first established in Anaconda in 1885. The A.O.H. auxiliary was offici... More

Anaconda Historic District, Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall, 321-323 East Commercial Street, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall, 321-323 ...

Significance: This building was the headquarters for the local chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish fraternal organization first established in Anaconda in 1885. The A.O.H. auxiliary was offici... More

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Spanning Hudson River, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Spanning Hudson River, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Cou...

Significance: Major 19th century cantilever bridge, located at an important crossing of the Hudson. Survey number: HAER NY-131 Building/structure dates: 1889 Initial Construction

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Spanning Hudson River, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Spanning Hudson River, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Cou...

Significance: Major 19th century cantilever bridge, located at an important crossing of the Hudson. Survey number: HAER NY-131 Building/structure dates: 1889 Initial Construction

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Spanning Hudson River, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Spanning Hudson River, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Cou...

Significance: Major 19th century cantilever bridge, located at an important crossing of the Hudson. Survey number: HAER NY-131 Building/structure dates: 1889 Initial Construction

Louisville Water Company Pumping Stations, Zorn Avenue & River Road, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

Louisville Water Company Pumping Stations, Zorn Avenue & River Road, L...

Significance: Theodore R. Scowden, chief engineer for the Louisville Water Company, designed Pumping Station No. 1 in the Classical Revival style in 1856. The complex included an engine room and boiler house i... More

Louisville Water Company Pumping Stations, Zorn Avenue & River Road, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

Louisville Water Company Pumping Stations, Zorn Avenue & River Road, L...

Significance: Theodore R. Scowden, chief engineer for the Louisville Water Company, designed Pumping Station No. 1 in the Classical Revival style in 1856. The complex included an engine room and boiler house i... More

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Guard Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Guard Locks were the first set of locks constructed in the Lowell System which are still in existence. They have, however, been altered and added to since first put into use. The Guard Locks... More

Union Canal Locks, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Union Canal Locks, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Significance: The ruins of these locks document 19th-century canal technology, and illustrate the importance of water transportation in the first half of the century. Although the Union Canal failed to become ... More

Union Canal Locks, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Union Canal Locks, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Significance: The ruins of these locks document 19th-century canal technology, and illustrate the importance of water transportation in the first half of the century. Although the Union Canal failed to become ... More

Union Canal Locks, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Union Canal Locks, Bernville, Berks County, PA

Significance: The ruins of these locks document 19th-century canal technology, and illustrate the importance of water transportation in the first half of the century. Although the Union Canal failed to become ... More

Continental Gin Company, Prattville, Autauga County, AL

Continental Gin Company, Prattville, Autauga County, AL

Significance: The site was acquired by Daniel Pratt in 1838, and he soon established grist and lumber and shingle mills there. By 1844, he had opened a cotton gin plant, the products of which were in great dem... More

Continental Gin Company, Prattville, Autauga County, AL

Continental Gin Company, Prattville, Autauga County, AL

Significance: The site was acquired by Daniel Pratt in 1838, and he soon established grist and lumber and shingle mills there. By 1844, he had opened a cotton gin plant, the products of which were in great dem... More

Continental Gin Company, Prattville, Autauga County, AL

Continental Gin Company, Prattville, Autauga County, AL

Significance: The site was acquired by Daniel Pratt in 1838, and he soon established grist and lumber and shingle mills there. By 1844, he had opened a cotton gin plant, the products of which were in great dem... More

Continental Gin Company, Prattville, Autauga County, AL

Continental Gin Company, Prattville, Autauga County, AL

Significance: The site was acquired by Daniel Pratt in 1838, and he soon established grist and lumber and shingle mills there. By 1844, he had opened a cotton gin plant, the products of which were in great dem... More

Anaconda Historic District, 225-229 East Commercial Avenue, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, 225-229 East Commercial Avenue, Anaconda, ...

Significance: Number 225 East Commercial Avenue is a two-story brick building having a corrugated metal storefront with stucco at the second story exterior. The front of the building is rented to State Farm In... More

Anaconda Historic District, Davidson Block, 200 East Park Avenue, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Davidson Block, 200 East Park Avenue, Anac...

Significance: Erected in 1896, the Davidson is one of the few remaining buildings in Anaconda which illustrate the city's rich commercial and architectural growth before 1900. The original structure measured 5... More

Wiessner Brewery, 1700 North Gay Street, Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Wiessner Brewery, 1700 North Gay Street, Baltimore, Independent City, ...

Significance: Built by brewmaster John Frederick Wiessner (1831-1897) to replace his older, smaller brewery of 1863 on the same site. The flamboyant brewhouse, the complex's overwhelmingly distinctive feature a... More

Wiessner Brewery, 1700 North Gay Street, Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Wiessner Brewery, 1700 North Gay Street, Baltimore, Independent City, ...

Significance: Built by brewmaster John Frederick Wiessner (1831-1897) to replace his older, smaller brewery of 1863 on the same site. The flamboyant brewhouse, the complex's overwhelmingly distinctive feature a... More

Starnes Bridge, Spanning Eagle Creek, Holbrook, Grant County, KY

Starnes Bridge, Spanning Eagle Creek, Holbrook, Grant County, KY

Significance: The Starnes Bridge is a rare surviving example of bridge technology representing the pin-connected Pennsylvania truss elements. Survey number: HAER KY-3 Building/structure dates: 1890 Initial Co... More

Starnes Bridge, Spanning Eagle Creek, Holbrook, Grant County, KY

Starnes Bridge, Spanning Eagle Creek, Holbrook, Grant County, KY

Significance: The Starnes Bridge is a rare surviving example of bridge technology representing the pin-connected Pennsylvania truss elements. Survey number: HAER KY-3 Building/structure dates: 1890 Initial Co... More

Starnes Bridge, Spanning Eagle Creek, Holbrook, Grant County, KY

Starnes Bridge, Spanning Eagle Creek, Holbrook, Grant County, KY

Significance: The Starnes Bridge is a rare surviving example of bridge technology representing the pin-connected Pennsylvania truss elements. Survey number: HAER KY-3 Building/structure dates: 1890 Initial Co... More

Starnes Bridge, Spanning Eagle Creek, Holbrook, Grant County, KY

Starnes Bridge, Spanning Eagle Creek, Holbrook, Grant County, KY

Significance: The Starnes Bridge is a rare surviving example of bridge technology representing the pin-connected Pennsylvania truss elements. Survey number: HAER KY-3 Building/structure dates: 1890 Initial Co... More

Anaconda Reduction Department, Southeast side of Warm Springs Valley, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Reduction Department, Southeast side of Warm Springs Valley, ...

Significance: The Foundry Department of the Anaconda Reduction Department was organized as an independent venture in the late 1880s. Originally known as the Anaconda Hardware Company - dealers in stoves, iron, ... More

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fort Lee, NJ, New York, New York County, NY

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fo...

Significance: At the time of its construction, the George Washington Bridge was the longest span suspension bridge in the world. Survey number: HAER NY-129

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fort Lee, NJ, New York, New York County, NY

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fo...

Significance: At the time of its construction, the George Washington Bridge was the longest span suspension bridge in the world. Survey number: HAER NY-129

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fort Lee, NJ, New York, New York County, NY

George Washington Bridge, Spanning Hudson River between Manhattan & Fo...

Significance: At the time of its construction, the George Washington Bridge was the longest span suspension bridge in the world. Survey number: HAER NY-129

Manhattan Bridge, Spanning East River at Flatbush Avenue, between New York City & Brooklyn, New York, New York County, NY

Manhattan Bridge, Spanning East River at Flatbush Avenue, between New ...

Significance: This single span suspension bridge contains one of the longest suspension spans in the U.S., and had the largest carrying capacity in the country when it was built. It is unusual in that it was d... More

Western Canal, Hickey Hall Dam, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Western Canal, Hickey Hall Dam, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Hickey Hall Dam was built to ensure the water level in the upper level of the Western Canal was sufficiently high to provide power to the Suffolk and Tremont Mills prior to construction of the... More

Lowell Canal System, Merrimack & Concord Rivers, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell Canal System, Merrimack & Concord Rivers, Lowell, Middlesex Cou...

Significance: The City of Lowell is generally considered to be the birthplace of large-scale manufacturing in the U.S. Begun as a transportation canal, the Lowell Canal System evolved, during the 19th century,... More

Lowell Canal System, Merrimack & Concord Rivers, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell Canal System, Merrimack & Concord Rivers, Lowell, Middlesex Cou...

Significance: The City of Lowell is generally considered to be the birthplace of large-scale manufacturing in the U.S. Begun as a transportation canal, the Lowell Canal System evolved, during the 19th century,... More

Chow Chow Suspension Bridge, Spanning Quinault River, Taholah, Grays Harbor County, WA

Chow Chow Suspension Bridge, Spanning Quinault River, Taholah, Grays H...

Significance: The Chow Chow Suspension Bridge was constructed by Native Americans living on the Quinault Indian Reservation about 1950. It consists of four timber king post trusses that are suspended from stee... More

Chow Chow Suspension Bridge, Spanning Quinault River, Taholah, Grays Harbor County, WA

Chow Chow Suspension Bridge, Spanning Quinault River, Taholah, Grays H...

Significance: The Chow Chow Suspension Bridge was constructed by Native Americans living on the Quinault Indian Reservation about 1950. It consists of four timber king post trusses that are suspended from stee... More

Chow Chow Suspension Bridge, Spanning Quinault River, Taholah, Grays Harbor County, WA

Chow Chow Suspension Bridge, Spanning Quinault River, Taholah, Grays H...

Significance: The Chow Chow Suspension Bridge was constructed by Native Americans living on the Quinault Indian Reservation about 1950. It consists of four timber king post trusses that are suspended from stee... More

E. & T. Fairbanks & Company, Two-Story Covered Bridge, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, VT

E. & T. Fairbanks & Company, Two-Story Covered Bridge, Saint Johnsbury...

Significance: This wooden lattice truss bridge with auxiliary arches was originally built in about 1876, but the second story added at a later date. The bridge, which spans Sleepers River, connects factory bui... More

Boldman Bridge, Spanning Levisa Fork, Pikeville, Pike County, KY

Boldman Bridge, Spanning Levisa Fork, Pikeville, Pike County, KY

Significance: The Boldman Bridge is a rare surviving example of a swinging suspension bridge, which is a distinctive cultural feature of Eastern Kentucky. The east tower is original, constructed of I-beams and... More

Boldman Bridge, Spanning Levisa Fork, Pikeville, Pike County, KY

Boldman Bridge, Spanning Levisa Fork, Pikeville, Pike County, KY

Significance: The Boldman Bridge is a rare surviving example of a swinging suspension bridge, which is a distinctive cultural feature of Eastern Kentucky. The east tower is original, constructed of I-beams and... More

Big Four Bridge, Spanning Ohio River, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

Big Four Bridge, Spanning Ohio River, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

Significance: The Big Four Bridge as it exists today consists of six spans, three Baltimore truss spans and three Parker through trusses. There are two approach spans on the south and one on the north end of t... More

Big Four Bridge, Spanning Ohio River, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

Big Four Bridge, Spanning Ohio River, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

Significance: The Big Four Bridge as it exists today consists of six spans, three Baltimore truss spans and three Parker through trusses. There are two approach spans on the south and one on the north end of t... More

Atherton Bridge, Spanning Nashua River on Bolton Road, Lancaster, Worcester County, MA

Atherton Bridge, Spanning Nashua River on Bolton Road, Lancaster, Worc...

Significance: The Atherton Bridge is an example of a hybrid pony-truss that bears a similarity to the Post truss. The bridge is 72 feet long, 18 1/2 feet wide, and is comprised of eight panels. It rests on gr... More

Queensboro Bridge, Spanning East river & Blackwell's Island, New York, New York County, NY

Queensboro Bridge, Spanning East river & Blackwell's Island, New York,...

Significance: At the time of construction, the Queensboro Bridge contained the longest cantilever span in America. Survey number: HAER NY-19 Building/structure dates: 1909 Initial Construction

Ponakin Road Bridge, Spanning Nashua River on Ponakin Road, Lancaster, Worcester County, MA

Ponakin Road Bridge, Spanning Nashua River on Ponakin Road, Lancaster,...

Significance: The single span Ponakin Road Bridge is 100 feet long and 20 feet wide, with vertical end posts. The bridge has diagonal compression members and diagonal eye-bar tension members that extend two pa... More

Ponakin Road Bridge, Spanning Nashua River on Ponakin Road, Lancaster, Worcester County, MA

Ponakin Road Bridge, Spanning Nashua River on Ponakin Road, Lancaster,...

Significance: The single span Ponakin Road Bridge is 100 feet long and 20 feet wide, with vertical end posts. The bridge has diagonal compression members and diagonal eye-bar tension members that extend two pa... More

Ponakin Road Bridge, Spanning Nashua River on Ponakin Road, Lancaster, Worcester County, MA

Ponakin Road Bridge, Spanning Nashua River on Ponakin Road, Lancaster,...

Significance: The single span Ponakin Road Bridge is 100 feet long and 20 feet wide, with vertical end posts. The bridge has diagonal compression members and diagonal eye-bar tension members that extend two pa... More

Anaconda Historic District, Washoe Theater, 305 Main Street, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT

Anaconda Historic District, Washoe Theater, 305 Main Street, Anaconda,...

Significance: Designed by B. Marcus Priteca, Architect, and built by Gus Forseen, Missoula contractor, the Washoe Theater opened to the public on September 24, 1936. Both the Theater's structural architecture ... More

Murtaugh Bridge, Murtaugh, Twin Falls County, ID

Murtaugh Bridge, Murtaugh, Twin Falls County, ID

Significance: This Pratt truss bridge was constructed in the early years of the twentieth century to provide north-south access across the Snake River. The need for River crossings increased as development of ... More

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Pawtucket Canal, Lower Locks, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Significance: The Lower Locks are comprised of two navigation locks and a dam, with a head of 17 feet. They were some of the earliest locks in the Lowell Canal System, originally constructed in the first phase... More

North Fork Bridge, Spanning North Fork of Licking River, Milford, Bracken County, KY

North Fork Bridge, Spanning North Fork of Licking River, Milford, Brac...

Significance: The North Fork Bridge is the oldest dated Pratt through truss bridge in Kentucky, and one of two built by the Smith Bridge Company in the state of Kentucky. Survey number: HAER KY-2 Building/str... More

Longfellow Bridge, Spanning Charles River at Main Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Longfellow Bridge, Spanning Charles River at Main Street, Boston, Suff...

Significance: The chief monument of the Charles River Basin and the structure which does more than any other to formalize the planning of the river is the Longfellow Bridge, designed, the bridge commissioners w... More

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New London County, CT

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New Lo...

Significance: The Thames Shipyard has been in constant use from the time of its completion in 1903 to the present (as of 1978). Originally constructed to build and repair ocean-going tugs and barges, the yard ... More

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New London County, CT

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New Lo...

Significance: The Thames Shipyard has been in constant use from the time of its completion in 1903 to the present (as of 1978). Originally constructed to build and repair ocean-going tugs and barges, the yard ... More

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New London County, CT

Thames Tow Boat Company, Foot of Farnsworth Street, New London, New Lo...

Significance: The Thames Shipyard has been in constant use from the time of its completion in 1903 to the present (as of 1978). Originally constructed to build and repair ocean-going tugs and barges, the yard ... More

Union Station, Water Street, Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL

Union Station, Water Street, Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL

Significance: Montgomery's Union Station is an impressive Romanesque structure, and an excellent example of late nineteenth century commercial architecture. Its size, the ambitiousness of its design, and its o... More

Bridge No. 28, Spanning Flatt River at State Route 1004, Durham, Durham County, NC

Bridge No. 28, Spanning Flatt River at State Route 1004, Durham, Durha...

Significance: The bridge consists of three identical spans, each 70 feet long and divided into five panels. Its members are built of channels and angles joined by stay pieces and lace bars. The heavy construc... More

Mott Rainbow Arch Bridge, Spanning Cannonball River, Mott, Hettinger County, ND

Mott Rainbow Arch Bridge, Spanning Cannonball River, Mott, Hettinger C...

Significance: This structure is one of only two reinforced concrete bridges known to exist in North Dakota in 1980. It is a good representative of the Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge design. Survey number: HAER ND-... More

Western Canal, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals vicinity, Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Western Canal, Pawtucket & Merrimack Canals vicinity, Lowell, Middlese...

Significance: The Western Canal was the only power canal in Lowell to be built on two levels, though the Pawtucket Canal also had an upper and a lower level. Construction on two levels meant that the same wate... More

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Spanning Hudson River, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Spanning Hudson River, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Cou...

Significance: Major 19th century cantilever bridge, located at an important crossing of the Hudson. Survey number: HAER NY-131 Building/structure dates: 1889 Initial Construction

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Spanning Hudson River, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY

Poughkeepsie Bridge, Spanning Hudson River, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Cou...

Significance: Major 19th century cantilever bridge, located at an important crossing of the Hudson. Survey number: HAER NY-131 Building/structure dates: 1889 Initial Construction

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