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These Stones Are Part of the Skew Arch Bridge

These Stones Are Part of the Skew Arch Bridge

These rectangular, cut blocks of stone, or ashlars, were used to construct the Skew Arch Bridge. The material is sandstone. Some of the stones are cracked. Skew Arch Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as part of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site.
Galleries: Allegheny Portage Railroad, Arch Bridges
Keywords: allegheny portage railroad, arch bridge, bridge, cracked stones, gallitzin, pennsylvania, sandstone, skew arch bridge
Photo Location: Skew Arch Bridge, Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Pennsylvania
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 11/25/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 40°27'11.00"N 78°32'34.23"W
Picture Number: 15927