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 Lonsdale Dam and Bridge - Lincoln, RI Posted by:  nomadwillie
N 41° 54.814 W 071° 24.533
19T E 300225 N 4642985
A combination railroad bridge and dam across the Blackstone River. Now used as a bike path
Waymark Code: WM12WZN
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2020
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Lonsdale Dam and Bridge (1893-94): A combination railroad bridge and dam across the Blackstone River. The curved dam is constructed of rubble, faced with granite ashlar. Five stone piers, built out. and up from the dam, support the railroad track. The dam/bridge was built by the Lonsdale Company to connect the old village of Lonsdale to the newer village where the spur connected to the main line of the Providence Worcester line. The railroad track remained in use until 1954. Source: ( visit link)
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Lincoln, RI
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Blackstone Greenway (biking trail)
Water or other terrain spanned: Blackstone River
Construction Date: 1893
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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