Bridges--South Carolina; Bridges -- Design and Construction; John P. Grace Memorial Bridge (Charleston, S.C.); Timber; Railroads; Ships
Description
Image #71 (4.5" x 2.75"): "1-30-29. Looking west across Town Creek from west end of Drum Island Viaduct. Just before erection of Span Traveler B. Trusses 24 ft. c. to c."; Image #74 (4.5" x 2.75"): "1-30-29. Driving a batter pile for falsework footings with a No. 2 Vulcan steam hammer hung from a derrick boom."; Image #75 (4.5" x 2.75"): "1-30-29. Pier 12, Cooper River. Elev. top = 50.1 ft. above mean low water. Carries the 270 ft. deck truss spans."
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