Three Sisters Island arch bridge - Niagara Falls, NY
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N 43° 04.740 W 079° 03.964
17T E 657431 N 4771402
Quick Description: A beautifully constructed pedestrian bridge just upstream from Niagara Falls.
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2009 6:15:01 PM
Waymark Code: WM7GAG
Views: 4
Long Description:The Three Sisters Islands in the Niagara River are a nice place to
view the current and cataracts, as the water starts to tumble down
a slope just before plunging over the Horseshoe Falls. This stone
arch bridge is the pedestrian access to the islands, and forms a
quaint tableau in this incredible setting.
There is an unusual design feature here: the walls along the
sides of the bridge are topped with unfinished small boulders from
the river channel.
Length of bridge: approx. 75 feet
Height of bridge: approx 15 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians only.
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
A small rivulet of the Niagara river.
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Goat Island Road
Location:
Niagara Falls, NY
Date constructed: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location
(non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with
the location in the background, and old vacation photos are
accepted. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please
describe your visit or give a story about the visit. If the bridge
location prevents you from taking a safe photograph, then please do
not stop to take the photo. Safety is more important.
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