Apr 16, 2019
Partially-constructed Cooper River Bridge
Photographs from a scrapbook recording the construction of the John P. Grace Memorial Bridge. Completed in 1929, the bridge spanned the Cooper River to connect Charleston and Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Image #194 (2.75" x 4.5"): "3-27-29. From top of Pier 6, looking toward Drum Island viaduct and Town Creek Span. Pier 5 in foreground."; Image #195 (2.75" x 4.5"): "Second 150 HO gas. Engine starting down thru deck of Town Creek Span. (See 188)"; Image #196 (4.5" x 2.75"): "3-28-29. rear view of #195. (See 188)";Three 4.5" x 2.75" B/W photos numbered 194, 195, 196
Image from Photographic Record of the Cooper River Bridge, held by The Charleston Archive at CCPL.
