Cincinnati and Covington suspension bridge.
Title
Cincinnati and Covington suspension bridge .
Series Title
American views. Cincinnati, Ohio
Contributors
E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) (publisher)
Description
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge , which spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati , Ohio and Covington , Kentucky . Several large steamboats are docked in the distance . The bridge opened for use in 1866 and, at the time , was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1057 feet . Today it is used for light automobile traffic and as a pedestrian bridge .
Subject
Suspension bridges Rivers Steamboats
Location Depicted
Ohio River Cincinnati (Ohio) Covington (Ky.) Kenton County (Ky.)
Date Original
1863? - 1899?
Object Type
Stereographs
Source
3.5 x 7 in. b&w stereograph. American views, Cincinnati, Ohio, 7549. Item no. 1999.36.136 in Wilburn Stereograph Collection, University of Louisville Photographic Archives.
Citation Information
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Collection
Stereographic Views of Louisville and Beyond, 1850s - 1930
Collection Website
http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/stereograph/
Digital Publisher
University of Louisville Photographic Archives
Format
image/jpeg
Ordering Information
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Image Number
ULPA 1999.36.136
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Stereographic views of Louisville and beyond, 1850s - 1930
