Lancaster and Schuylkill Bridge Company

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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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associatedWith Wernwag, Lewis, 1769-1843. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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Bridges
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Active 1811

Active 1842

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