Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company
The Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company was incorporated in 1811 to construct a bridge across the Schuylkill River at Upper Ferry in Philadelphia. Completed in 1813, "Wernwag's Bridge" was regarded as an engineering phenomenon because of its single-arched span.
From the description of Records, 1811-1842. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122364976
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| creatorOf | Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company. Records, 1811-1842. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania |
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| associatedWith | Wernwag, Lewis, 1769-1843. | person |
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