Volume 0019.01
Contains 51 Results:
1958 November 13 from G.B. Shaw Jr. (Pittsburgh, Pa) to L.F. Kirkley “Kirk” (Pittsburgh) (the letter on Bethlehem Steel Company letterhead states “Dear Kirk: In sorting out some old records at the office we came across this book from Kittanning Bridge and thought you might like to have it to keep in your memoirs. It is interesting to see how things were done in the old days and sometimes wonder how they got accomplished.”)
The collection of the photographs begins with erection of main span in July 1931 and also shows the demolition of the previous metal bridge across the Allegheny River in 1932. Captions written in black ink are beneath the photos. Also included are a letter, specifications sheet and three newspaper articles.
(Title Page of Scrapbook: Progress Photos MARKET STREET BRIDGE. Kittanning – Pa….)
The collection of the photographs begins with erection of main span in July 1931 and also shows the demolition of the previous metal bridge across the Allegheny River in 1932. Captions written in black ink are beneath the photos. Also included are a letter, specifications sheet and three newspaper articles.
Points of Information About Market Street Bridge Contracts 6007 – 6011. (Lists the specifics about the bridge)
The collection of the photographs begins with erection of main span in July 1931 and also shows the demolition of the previous metal bridge across the Allegheny River in 1932. Captions written in black ink are beneath the photos. Also included are a letter, specifications sheet and three newspaper articles.
Erection of derrick on beam span. Applewold abutment. 7-7-31. (11.5 x 7 cm black and white glossy)
The collection of the photographs begins with erection of main span in July 1931 and also shows the demolition of the previous metal bridge across the Allegheny River in 1932. Captions written in black ink are beneath the photos. Also included are a letter, specifications sheet and three newspaper articles.
Erection of upstream L0-L2 of 406’ span. Weight 43331# (22 tons) 7-11-31 (11.5 x 7 cm black and white glossy)
The collection of the photographs begins with erection of main span in July 1931 and also shows the demolition of the previous metal bridge across the Allegheny River in 1932. Captions written in black ink are beneath the photos. Also included are a letter, specifications sheet and three newspaper articles.
406’ span. Applewold end looking upstream. 7-19-31 (11.5 x 7 cm black and white glossy)
The collection of the photographs begins with erection of main span in July 1931 and also shows the demolition of the previous metal bridge across the Allegheny River in 1932. Captions written in black ink are beneath the photos. Also included are a letter, specifications sheet and three newspaper articles.
406’ span. Applewold end erected to #3 falsework bent. Looking upstream. 7-26-31 (11.5 x 7 cm black and white glossy)
The collection of the photographs begins with erection of main span in July 1931 and also shows the demolition of the previous metal bridge across the Allegheny River in 1932. Captions written in black ink are beneath the photos. Also included are a letter, specifications sheet and three newspaper articles.
406’ span – bents #1 & #2 removed. Note temporary bracing at U5-L6. 7-29-31 (9 x 14.5 cm black and white glossy)
The collection of the photographs begins with erection of main span in July 1931 and also shows the demolition of the previous metal bridge across the Allegheny River in 1932. Captions written in black ink are beneath the photos. Also included are a letter, specifications sheet and three newspaper articles.
Erection of downstream U5-U7. View looking upstream. Heaviest piece – Wt. - 43.574# 8-1-31 (9 x 14.5 cm black & white glossy)
The collection of the photographs begins with erection of main span in July 1931 and also shows the demolition of the previous metal bridge across the Allegheny River in 1932. Captions written in black ink are beneath the photos. Also included are a letter, specifications sheet and three newspaper articles.
Setting of fixed shoes for 406 span on pier #2. Traveler at L10. 8-13-31. (9 x 14.5 cm black and white glossy)
The collection of the photographs begins with erection of main span in July 1931 and also shows the demolition of the previous metal bridge across the Allegheny River in 1932. Captions written in black ink are beneath the photos. Also included are a letter, specifications sheet and three newspaper articles.