Yakima Valley Transportation Company Interurban Railroad, Main Power S...
Survey number: HAER WA-13-B Public domain photograph of electric locomotive, electrified railroads, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Yakima Valley Transportation Company Interurban Railroad, Main Power S...
Survey number: HAER WA-13-B Public domain photograph of electric locomotive, electrified railroads, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Half-Mound Bridge, Spanning Delaware River on Federal Aid Secondary Ro...
Significance: The Half Mound Bridge is a rare surviving example of a Baltimore truss. Survey number: HAER KS-1 Building/structure dates: after. 1875- before. 1900 Initial Construction Building/structure date... More
Dougal Truss Bridge, Across Pennsylvania Canal at Gobbler's Way (Legis...
Survey number: HAER PA-196 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bridge No. 18, Spanning Kickapoo River, La Farge, Vernon County, WI
Significance: Bridge No. 18 is significant for its Warren truss design features, as well as for its relation to the history of transportation in the St. Croix Valley and the history of Hudson, Wisconsin. Surve... More
Bridge No. 18, Spanning Kickapoo River, La Farge, Vernon County, WI
Significance: Bridge No. 18 is significant for its Warren truss design features, as well as for its relation to the history of transportation in the St. Croix Valley and the history of Hudson, Wisconsin. Surve... More
Stevens Canyon Highway, Between Paradise, WA, & State Highway 123, Ash...
Significance: The Stevens Canyon Highway was the last segment of the Mount Rainier National Park partial circuit road system to be constructed. Although not completed until 1957, the road features a number of ... More
Stevens Canyon Highway, Between Paradise, WA, & State Highway 123, Ash...
Significance: The Stevens Canyon Highway was the last segment of the Mount Rainier National Park partial circuit road system to be constructed. Although not completed until 1957, the road features a number of ... More
Stevens Canyon Highway, Between Paradise, WA, & State Highway 123, Ash...
Significance: The Stevens Canyon Highway was the last segment of the Mount Rainier National Park partial circuit road system to be constructed. Although not completed until 1957, the road features a number of ... More
Blenheim Covered Bridge, Spanning Schoharie River, North Blenheim, Sch...
See HAER No. NY-331, Blenheim Bridge for further information 13 photos, 12 data pages Significance: The Blenheim Bridge has one of the longest clear spans of any surviving covered bridge in the world. It is th... More
Genoa Peak Road, Spur Segment 1, Glenbrook, Douglas County, NV
Significance: The Genoa Park Road spur segments were part of a major log transport network associated with the Comstock mining era. This secondary spur segment once interconnected with an elaborate network of ... More
Genoa Peak Road, Spur Segment 1, Glenbrook, Douglas County, NV
Significance: The Genoa Park Road spur segments were part of a major log transport network associated with the Comstock mining era. This secondary spur segment once interconnected with an elaborate network of ... More
Taftsville Bridge, Spanning Ottaquechee River, Taftsville Bridge Road,...
Significance: Taftsville Bridge is a rare survivor of the early craftsman tradition of wooden truss bridge building. It shows no influence from any of the patented bridge truss designs, but the builders may ha... More
Thatcher Bridge, Spanning Bear River, Thatcher, Franklin County, ID
Significance: A steel through Warren truss bridge typical of bridges constructed in the area during the early 1900's. / This bridge was constructed in 1910 to serves as a main farm to market crossing over the B... More
[A ferry loaded with people and wagons on a Russian river(?)]
Transfer; Manuscript Division (George Kennan Papers); 1973; (DLC/PP-1973:080). Forms part of: George Kennan Papers.
[Second experiment with board trusses, after it had been broken down]
No. 28 (handwritten) and 2529 (stamped) on mount. Forms part of Civil War photos, military construction and transportation in Northern Virginia and elsewhere / United States Military Railway Department (Librar... More
Horse Creek Covered Bridge, Spanning Horse Creek Road at Milepost 1.28...
Significance: The bridge served vehicular traffic until 1968. It is now bypassed and opened to pedestrian traffic only. The predecessor bridge at this location was a 103' covered span, built in 1904. The existi... More
Horse Creek Covered Bridge, Spanning Horse Creek Road at Milepost 1.28...
Significance: The bridge served vehicular traffic until 1968. It is now bypassed and opened to pedestrian traffic only. The predecessor bridge at this location was a 103' covered span, built in 1904. The existi... More
Ashton Viaduct, State Route 116 (Washington Highway) spanning Blacksto...
Significance: The Ashton Viaduct is one of the State of Rhode Island's largest engineering projects. It is a fine example of open spandrel design and, as the northern terminus of the Washington Highway, an imp... More
Nehemiah Jewett Bridge, Groton Street, spanning Nashua River, Pepperel...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-42 Survey number: HABS MA-225 Building/structure dates: 1818 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1920 Subsequent Work Building/st... More
Post Office Covered Walkway, Providence, Providence County, RI
Survey number: HAER RI-31 Public domain photograph - historical image of Rhode Island, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Illinois Waterway, Marseilles Lock and Dam, 1 Hawk Drive, Marseilles, ...
Significance: Marseilles Lock and Dam Historic District is significant as a component of the Illinois Waterway, which was developed to provide a navigable route from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River and b... More
Illinois Waterway, Marseilles Lock and Dam, 1 Hawk Drive, Marseilles, ...
Significance: Marseilles Lock and Dam Historic District is significant as a component of the Illinois Waterway, which was developed to provide a navigable route from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River and b... More
Steamboat constructed by the Soldiers at Chattanooga, 1863
Title inscribed below image. Sketches of a man and woman, and muscular arm, on verso. Formerly Waud no. C-26. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.953) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
Maen-Coch, Outbuildings, 200 Grove Place (Haverford Township), Haverto...
Survey number: HABS PA-6058-A Public domain photograph of a church building, chapel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
J. H. Millhollin Memorial Bridge, Spanning Ocmulgee River at Blackshea...
Significance: The J.H. Millhollin Bridge is one of only four remaining swing span bridges recorded in Georgia. The bridge, composed of a Camelback through truss and a Warren through truss swing span, is the on... More
Brady Street Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, Pittsburgh, Allegheny...
See also HAER PA-3 for additional documentation. Includes photographs & written data. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-180 Survey number: HABS PA-614 Building/structure dates: 189... More
Gallipolis Locks & Dam, Across Ohio River, Gallipolis, Mason County, W...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Winkley Bridge, Spanning Little Red River adjacent to State Highway No...
Significance: The Winkley Bridge was an excellent example of a streamlined suspension bridge, and one of only two remaining suspension bridges in Arkansas, before its collapse in 1989. For a period of sixty ye... More
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
Yakima Valley Transportation Company Interurban Railroad, Storage Shed...
Survey number: HAER WA-13-C Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Yakima Valley Transportation Company Interurban Railroad, Storage Shed...
Survey number: HAER WA-13-C Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Wisconsin-Michigan Railroad Bridge, Spanning Menominee River, on Count...
Significance: The Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad Bridge is an example of a pin-connected Pratt through truss, a standard design used during the late 19th century. The bridge is unusual, in that it consists of t... More
Going-to-the-Sun Road System Culverts, West Glacier, Flathead County, ...
Public domain photograph - Montana Folklife collection, ethnography, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
East Verdi Bridge, Route 425, Spanning Truckee River, West of I-80 & S...
Significance: The East Verdi River Bridge is one of only two examples of single span concrete arch-thru bridges in Nevada. This type of structure has been rarely used in this state. Given the complexity of de... More
East Verdi Bridge, Route 425, Spanning Truckee River, West of I-80 & S...
Significance: The East Verdi River Bridge is one of only two examples of single span concrete arch-thru bridges in Nevada. This type of structure has been rarely used in this state. Given the complexity of de... More
Chain of Craters Road, Volcano, Hawaii County, HI
Significance: The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park road system provides access to active volcanoes and related landscapes along with varied ecosystems and archaeological sites. It represents the traditional NPS ... More
Red Canyon Tunnel, Through Rock Fin on State Highway 12, 5 miles east ...
Survey number: HAER UT-83 Public domain photograph - historic landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hoboken Piers Headhouse, River Street at Hudson River, Hoboken, Hudson...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial equipment, workshop, assembly line, factory, power engine, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Old Brownsville Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River & Water Street at S...
Significance: The Pennsylvania truss bridge spans the Monongahela River between Brownsville and West Brownsville. The bridge is heavily constructed of built-up members and eye-bars, and is a significant landmar... More
Arches National Park Main Entrance Road, Beginning at U.S. Highway 191...
Significance: Planned during the 1940s, the Main Entrance Road utilized standards of design developed cooperatively between the National Park Service and the Bureau of Public Roads, minimizing negative impact o... More
Chicago & Alton Railroad Bridge, Spanning South Branch of Chicago Rive...
Significance: The Chicago & Alton Railroad bridge was the first Page bascule erected for railroad use. Patented by John W. Page, a Chicago engineer, the Page bascule was not as extensively built as other paten... More
Old Military Road Bridge, Joyce Road spanning Rock Creek, west of inte...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Old Military Road Bridge, Joyce Road spanning Rock Creek, west of inte...
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Old Military Road Bridge, Joyce Road spanning Rock Creek, west of inte...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Merritt Parkway, Lake Avenue Bridge, Spanning Merritt Parkway at 4.71 ...
Significance: The bridges of the Merritt Parkway were predominately inspired by the Art Deco and Art Moderne architectural styles of the 1930s. Experimental forming techniques were employed to create the ornam... More
Elizabethton Covered Bridge, Hattie Avenue, Elizabethton, Carter Count...
See also HAER No. TN-41 (Doe River Bridge/Elizabethton Covered Bridge) for additional documentation. Significance: The bridge is one of only a few covered bridges in the United States that survives in an urban ... More
Jack's Mill Covered Bridge, Spanning Henderson Creek, Oquawka, Henders...
Significance: This bridge is built entirely of wood, resting on stone abutments. It was built in 1844-45 by William Smith and is of the lattice truss type. The main members are of burr and white oak. Note: t... More
Campbell's Bridge, Spanning Unami Creek at Allentown Road (State Route...
See also HAER PA-478 for related documentation. Includes written data. Significance: The bridge is part of a once larger body of early short-span reinforced concrete bridges in Bucks County. It is the oldest op... More
Burton Road Bridge, Spanning Little Weiser River, Cambridge, Washingto...
Significance: One of only a few Idaho bridges built by prominent western contractor Charles G. Sheely. One of the first steel bridges in Washington County and may have set standards for local steel bridge buil... More
Western Railway of Alabama Montgomery Rail Shops, 701 North Perry Stre...
Significance: When built, the Western Railway of Alabama shops at Montgomery were hailed as the largest in Alabama and the best equipped in the South. Their connection with the second oldest railroad in Alabam... More
Western Railway of Alabama Montgomery Rail Shops, 701 North Perry Stre...
Significance: When built, the Western Railway of Alabama shops at Montgomery were hailed as the largest in Alabama and the best equipped in the South. Their connection with the second oldest railroad in Alabam... More
Deer Creek Bridge, Spanning Deer Creek at East Side Highway, Longmire,...
Significance: The Deer Creek Bridge is one of the larger "rustic style" bridges in Mount Rainier National Park. The reinforced concrete semi-elliptical arch bridge is faced in native conglomerate, and the roug... More
Crossroads Tavern, State Route 692, North Garden, Albemarle County, Vi...
Significance: Located on the old Scottsville Turnpike midway between the Shenandoah Valley and the James River Canal, Crossroads Tavern, circa 1820, once served as a stopping point for travelers bound for Richm... More
Judsonia Bridge, Spanning LIttle White River at County Road 66, Judson...
Significance: The Judsonia bridge, completed in 1924, is significant as the only known swing bridge in Arkansas designed as a cantilever. Besides adding an aesthetic touch, the cantilever-like peak on the top ... More
Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway, Wa...
Significance: This bridge, on axis with Massachusetts Avenue, replaced an earth-fill crossing that had been constructed in 1901; it was breached by a culvert through which a narrow two-lane road later passed. ... More
Link Farm Covered Bridge, Spanning Sinking Creek, Newport, Giles Count...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Steel Bridge, Spanning Jackson Road at Confederate Avenue, Vicksburg, ...
Public domain photograph related to Confederate States of America, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Steel Bridge, Spanning Jackson Road at Confederate Avenue, Vicksburg, ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge over a water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Steel Bridge, Spanning Jackson Road at Confederate Avenue, Vicksburg, ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Chattanooga, Tenn., Confederate States of America.
Stereograph showing Confederate prisoners at the depot in Chattanooga, Tennessee waiting for a train to take them north. No. 6653. Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic War History, 1861-1865. Fo... More
Williamsburg Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River, Williamsburg, Whitley ...
Significance: One of two bridges in Kentucky that appears to be transitional designs between Camelback truss and the Pennsylvania petit truss. Survey number: HAER KY-16 Building/structure dates: 1890 Initial ... More
Mackinac Straights Suspension Bridge, Spanning Straight of Mackinac, M...
Survey number: HAER MI-329 Public domain photograph of port, ship docks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Shaw Farm Bridge, Spanning Chippewa River at County Trunk Highway E, I...
Significance: The Shaw Farm Bridge is an excellent example of a steel, rigid-connected, Pratt through truss designed by the Wisconsin State Highway Commission. Built in 1923, it is one of only fourteen remaini... More
Shaw Farm Bridge, Spanning Chippewa River at County Trunk Highway E, I...
Significance: The Shaw Farm Bridge is an excellent example of a steel, rigid-connected, Pratt through truss designed by the Wisconsin State Highway Commission. Built in 1923, it is one of only fourteen remaini... More
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...
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
K Street Bridge, Spanning Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway, Washington, Di...
Significance: K Street was the site of the second crossing between Georgetown and Washington, with a bridge built here in 1792. The present bridge is an important link in the transportation artery that connect... More
Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway Bridge near P Street, Washington, Distric...
Significance: The Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Bridge near P Street is a typical parkway structure of the 1930s. Its design, materials and construction are representative of parkway bridges in the National P... More
Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway Bridge near P Street, Washington, Distric...
Significance: The Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Bridge near P Street is a typical parkway structure of the 1930s. Its design, materials and construction are representative of parkway bridges in the National P... More
Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway Bridge near P Street, Washington, Distric...
Significance: The Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Bridge near P Street is a typical parkway structure of the 1930s. Its design, materials and construction are representative of parkway bridges in the National P... More
Chippewa River Bridge, Spanning Chippewa River at State Highway 35, Ne...
Significance: The Chippewa River Bridge is a seven-span, Parker truss. It was erected in 1933. According to Cultural Resource Management in Wisconsin, there were thirty-six Parker overhead trusses remaining i... More
Chippewa River Bridge, Spanning Chippewa River at State Highway 35, Ne...
Significance: The Chippewa River Bridge is a seven-span, Parker truss. It was erected in 1933. According to Cultural Resource Management in Wisconsin, there were thirty-six Parker overhead trusses remaining i... More
Rocky Mountain National Park Roads & Bridges, Estes Park, Larimer Coun...
Significance: The road system of Rocky Mountain National Park contains the highest continuous highway in the United States and the highest elevation roads in the National Park Service system. The roads were co... More
Rocky Mountain National Park Roads & Bridges, Estes Park, Larimer Coun...
Significance: The road system of Rocky Mountain National Park contains the highest continuous highway in the United States and the highest elevation roads in the National Park Service system. The roads were co... More
Lyon's Mill Footbridge, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Significance: Lyon's Mill Footbridge is one of a series of eight footbridges built in Rock Creek Park during the Depression, of which Lyon's Mill Footbridge (HAER No. DC-14) is the most notable. All these brid... More
West Verdi Bridge, State Route 425, Spanning Truckee River, Verdi, Was...
Significance: The West Verdi River Bridge is one of only two examples of single span concrete arch-thru bridges in Nevada. This type of structure has been rarely used in this state. Given the complexity of de... More
General Edwin D. Patrick, Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet, Benicia, Solano Co...
STORED ON SITE. mchr Significance: The General Edwin D. Patrick is the sole remaining ship afloat in the Admiral class and remains notable for its longevity as a troopship participating in World War II as the A... More
[Atlanta, Ga. Northward view across the tracks on Whitehall Street, wi...
Photograph of the War in the West. These photographs are of Sherman in Atlanta, September-November, 1864. After three and a half months of incessant maneuvering and much hard fighting, Sherman forced Hood to a... More
Pure Oil Service Station, Intersection of U.S. 130 Northbound & Collin...
Significance: The Pure Oil Service Station is a remarkably well-preserved example of an early corporate design service station. The Pure Oil Company developed the Tudor Revival style cottage architecture as a ... More
Pure Oil Service Station, Intersection of U.S. 130 Northbound & Collin...
Significance: The Pure Oil Service Station is a remarkably well-preserved example of an early corporate design service station. The Pure Oil Company developed the Tudor Revival style cottage architecture as a ... More
Pure Oil Service Station, Intersection of U.S. 130 Northbound & Collin...
Significance: The Pure Oil Service Station is a remarkably well-preserved example of an early corporate design service station. The Pure Oil Company developed the Tudor Revival style cottage architecture as a ... More
Pure Oil Service Station, Intersection of U.S. 130 Northbound & Collin...
Significance: The Pure Oil Service Station is a remarkably well-preserved example of an early corporate design service station. The Pure Oil Company developed the Tudor Revival style cottage architecture as a ... More
North Pennsylvania Railroad, Landis Ridge Tunnel, Beneath Landis Ridge...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Railroad depot at Nashville, Tenn. during American Civil War
Stereograph showing an aerial view of the railroad depot in Nashville Tennessee with a line of Union locomotives, each required to move supplies to the Army of Tennessee. No. 6652. Part of series: The War for t... More
Allender Road Bridge, Spanning CSX Transportation railroad tracks at A...
Significance: The Allender Road Bridge was declared eligible for National Register listing by the Maryland State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) because it retains two riveted plate girders, which were deem... More
Houston-White Company Mill & Basket Factory, Main Street & Railroad Av...
Significance: The history of the Houston-White company demonstrates how changes in agricultural production significantly altered the produce basket industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Unprocess... More
Arroyo Seco Parkway, Los Angeles to Pasadena, Los Angeles, Los Angeles...
Significance: The Arroyo Seco Parkway (Pasadena Freeway) was the first divided-lane, high-speed, limited-access road in the urban western United States and the first stretch of road for what would become the ex... More
Arroyo Seco Parkway, Los Angeles to Pasadena, Los Angeles, Los Angeles...
Significance: The Arroyo Seco Parkway (Pasadena Freeway) was the first divided-lane, high-speed, limited-access road in the urban western United States and the first stretch of road for what would become the ex... More
Arroyo Seco Parkway, Los Angeles to Pasadena, Los Angeles, Los Angeles...
Significance: The Arroyo Seco Parkway (Pasadena Freeway) was the first divided-lane, high-speed, limited-access road in the urban western United States and the first stretch of road for what would become the ex... More
Lemmon-Anderson-Hixson Ranch, 11220 North Virginia Street, Reno, Washo...
Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fifth Street Bridge, U.S. 50 at Colorado River, Grand Junction, Mesa C...
Survey number: HAER CO-41 Public domain photograph - historical image of Colorado, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fifth Street Bridge, U.S. 50 at Colorado River, Grand Junction, Mesa C...
Survey number: HAER CO-41 Public domain photograph - historical image of Colorado, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Faro de La Isla Caja de Muertos, Isla Caja de Muertos,Puerto de Ponce,...
Public domain photo of lighthouse, sea shore, seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Vicksburg National Military Park Roads & Bridges, Vicksburg, Warren Co...
Significance: The Vicksburg National Military Park tour roads provide access to areas of interest in the park, which commemorates and interprets the siege and defense of Vicksburg in 1863 during the Civil War. ... More
Vicksburg National Military Park Roads & Bridges, Vicksburg, Warren Co...
Significance: The Vicksburg National Military Park tour roads provide access to areas of interest in the park, which commemorates and interprets the siege and defense of Vicksburg in 1863 during the Civil War. ... More
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad, Ohio River Bridge, Spanning Ohio Rive...
Significance: The bridge is significant for its relatively long and heavy cantilever truss, planned shortly before the Quebec cantilever bridge collapse of 1907. Rather than select a different design, the railr... More
Bridgeport Bridge, Spanning Wisconsin River at U.S. Highway 18, Bridge...
Significance: In 1983, the Bridgeport Bridge, comprised of seven truss spans, was one of five remaining Pennsylvania trusses in the State of Wisconsin. However in the subsequent ten years, four of these uncomm... More
Colusa Bridge, Spanning Sacramento River, Colusa, Colusa County, CA
Significance: The turning mechanism, although presently electrically operated, was originally hand-operated, is representative of several swing span bridges throughout California. Survey number: HAER CA-7 Bui... More
Colusa Bridge, Spanning Sacramento River, Colusa, Colusa County, CA
Significance: The turning mechanism, although presently electrically operated, was originally hand-operated, is representative of several swing span bridges throughout California. Survey number: HAER CA-7 Bui... More