Walnut Lane Bridge - Roxborough
Posted by: 
Gosffo
N 40° 01.893 W 075° 12.017
18T E 482911 N 4431278
$240,000 was originally committed to the project, the figure rose to nearly $260,000 by completion (equivalent to nearly $6 million in 2008).
Waymark Code: WM7WEZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2009
Views: 6
Marker Text: When completed in 1908, it was significant for its early use of concrete in bridge construction and as the world’s largest concrete arch bridge. Reformers of the era praised its utility and design. Connecting Germantown and Roxborough, it reduced the travel time between the two neighborhoods from a half-day to minutes, and promoted business and social interaction. This engineering marvel remains a vital transportation artery for Philadelphia.
Marker Name: Walnut Lane Bridge
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 10/18/2008
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Walnut Lane, NE side of bridge over Wissahickon Creek (Germantown side), Philadelphia
Category: Bridges, Business & Industry, Transportation
Website: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:
In your log, please say if you learned something new, and if you took any extra time to explore the area once you stopped at the historic marker waymark.
Please post a photo of you OR your GPS at the marker location.