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Market Street Bridge
On the Avenue of Technology tour.
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Eagles Adolph Alexander Weinman, 1903 * eagles * Four identical eagles, originally from Pennsylvania Station in New York City. * Bridge columns. Four corners of the Market Street Bridge. East of 29th and West of 24th on Market. * 39.954400,-75.181125 [map] * See also: +wikipedia.org Adolph Alexander Weinman page |
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Market Street Bridge Carvings 1932 * small lion heads, human heads, stylized bridges * Bridge columns and arches. Market Street Bridge. Market Street, East of 29th to West of 24th. * 39.954500,-75.180450 [map] |
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Schuylkill Permanent Bridge 1932 * small bridge * inscription: Schuylkill Permanent Bridge Opened to traffic January 1, 1805 Altered and remodeled 1850 Destroyed by fire, November 20, 1875 Replaced the same year by a temporary wooden bridge Iron cantilever bridge built and completed April 20, 1888. Replaced by this structure 1932 * Bridge column. Middle of the South side of the Market Street Bridge. Market, East of 29th. * 39.954300,-75.180450 [map] |