Louisville, Ky. "Big Four" r.r. bridge.
Title
Louisville , Ky . "Big Four " r.r . bridge .
Description
Big Four railroad bridge across the Ohio River between Louisville , Kentucky and Jeffersonville , Indiana . Buildings are visible on both sides of the river . The caption on the verso reads , "The 'Big Four ' R.R . Bridge was erected in 1894 , and cost about $2,000,000 . It is the largest system of cantilevers in the world , and, including approaches , is 9,000 feet long . It is 375 feet above low water and 53 feet above high water , obviating the necessity for any draw spans . In addition to connecting Kentucky with Indiana by railway , this bridge is used for electric cars running from New Albany and Jeffersonville (Indiana) to Louisville. " Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons , Post Card Series no . 2405 , "Louisville , Ky. "
Subject
Railroad bridges Bridges Buildings Rivers
Location Depicted
Louisville (Ky.) Jefferson County (Ky.) Ohio River
Date Original
19--?
Object Type
Postcards
Source
3x5 color postcard published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, from their post card series no. 2405, "Louisville, Ky." Item no. 008.021 in the Newton Owen Postcard Collection, University of Louisville Archives and Records Center
Citation Information
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Collection
Newton Owen Postcard Collection, University of Louisville Archives and Records Center
Collection Website
http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/ulua001/
Digital Publisher
University of Louisville Archives and Records Center
Format
image/jpeg
Ordering Information
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Image Number
ULUA.008.021
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