High Bridge and the Kentucky River from the north side of the bridge. The bridge is complete with the exception of the center span. Several men are standing on top of the bridge. Two piers anchored in concrete support the three 375 foot spans of...
Pier no. 1, half of its steel span, the cliff face, and north tower as viewed from Shaker Ferry during construction of High Bridge over the Kentucky River. Two piers anchored in concrete support the three 375 foot spans of the bridge on either side...
Construction of High Bridge over the Kentucky River as viewed from the confluence of the Kentucky River and Dix River. A small boat is in the foreground by the riverbank. The bridge is complete with the exception of the center span. Two piers...
High Bridge over the Kentucky River viewed from the south side. The bridge is complete and a crowd of men are standing on top it. One man leans against the steel bridge near where it connects to the cliff. Two piers anchored in concrete support the...
Pier no. 1, span no. 1, half of span no. 2, the cliff face, and north tower as viewed from the riverbank downstream during construction of High Bridge over the Kentucky River. Two piers anchored in concrete support the three 375 foot spans of the...
The interior of High Bridge looking from the north to the south side. The Kentucky River is below. Two piers anchored in concrete support the three 375 foot spans of the bridge on either side of the river. High Bridge is 275.5 feet above the low...
North tower of High Bridge over the Kentucky River. The railroad tracks beneath the tower lead across the river to where the south tower can be seen in the distance. The north and south towers were built between 1854 and 1858 by bridge builder John...
Pier no. 1 on the north side of the Kentucky River during construction of High Bridge. At the base of the steel pier are several small wooden buildings and the remains of an old orchard. Two piers anchored in concrete support the three 375 foot...
Pier no. 1, half of its steel span, the cliff face, and north tower as viewed from the opposite river bank during construction of High Bridge over the Kentucky River. Two piers anchored in concrete support the three 375 foot spans of the bridge on...
Early image of the north tower of High Bridge prior to the bridge's construction. The cliff face and Kentucky River below are seen from the south side of the river. The north and south towers were built between 1854 and 1858 by bridge builder John...
Distant view of the south tower of High Bridge over the Kentucky River. A small wooden structure and debris are on the ground at eye-level. The north and south towers were built between 1854 and 1858 by bridge builder John A. Roebling to suspend...