Delaware River Bridge Construction Photographs (Circa 1921-1926) 1921-1926

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Delaware River Bridge Construction Photographs (Circa 1921-1926) 1921-1926

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Delaware River Bridge (also known as the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from 1956) construction photographs (circa 1921-1926) contain 208 photographs and one fiscal report dated 1928. Each of these items relate to the Delaware River Bridge connecting Philadelphia, PA to Camden, N.J. The subjects of the photographs are various on site construction views, several artist's renderings of the proposed bridge and some neighborhood demolition views. An annual report of 21 pages by the Joint Commissioners of the project includes statistics as to vehicular use of the finished bridge and revenue generated ending December 31, 1928.

2 boxes 1 linear foot.

Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7149663

Lehigh University Libraries, Lehigh Libraries

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