Contributed by Lubec Historical Society
Description
Construction of a bridge across Lubec Channel between Lubec and Campobello Island, New Brunswick, is documented in this photograph. Three piers appear complete, with a fourth under construction, The initial I beam is in place. According to notes on the rear of this photograph, this I beam is 125 feet long and weighs approximately 12 tons. September 8, 1961. The notes also name the photographer as Ronald MacDonald, who probably took a number of construction progress photographs.
About This Item
- Title: Piers under construction for bridge, Lubec, 1961, 1961
- Creator: Ronald McDonald
- Creation Date: 1961-09-08
- Subject Date: 1961-09-08
- Location: Lubec, Washington County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 7.4 cm x 9.7 cm
- Local Code: Bridge 10 jpg
- Collection: Bernard Ross
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945--Commemoration
- Bridge construction--Maine--Lubec
- Bridges--Maine
- Bridges--Canada--New Brunswick
- Bridge construction--Canada--New Brunswick
- Bridges--New Brunswick
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For more information about this item, contact:
Lubec Historical Society135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652
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