Poughkeepsie railroad bridge collection, 1866-1980.

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Poughkeepsie railroad bridge collection, 1866-1980.

Materials concerning the railroad bridge crossing the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie, including reports, trustees register of mortgage bonds, agreements, invitations, and other items of the Poughkeepsie and Eastern Railroad Company, 1866-1899; charter and bylaws of the Poughkeepsie Bridge Company, 1871 and 1887; pamphlets, reports, and memorabilia of the bridge, including the cornerstone laying and first excursion, 1871-1888; William R. Corwine's history of the bridge, 1925; and an inspection report by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, 1980.

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United States. Department of Transportation

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Poughkeepsie and Eastern Railroad Company.

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