Poughkeepsie Bridge
The Poughkeepsie Bridge (sometimes known as the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge or the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge) is a cantilever bridge over the Hudson River. It goes from Poughkeepsie, New York on the east side to Highland, New York on the west side. It was built for trains and was completed on January 1, 1889. It closed down on May 8, 1974 after a bad fire. It became part of the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1][2] On October 3, 2009, the bridge was opened to the public as a pedestrian bridge and New York State Park. It is now known as the Walkway Over the Hudson. It cost $39 million to improve it.[3]
Poughkeepsie Bridge Media
The University of Wisconsin varsity sport rowing team competing in the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta on June 11, 1914, at the Poughkeepsie Bridge
Poughkeepsie Bridge ca. 1900
Under the Bridge, early 20th century
Poughkeepsie Bridge in the late 20th century
From Highland's Johnson-Iorio Park
In 1981, seven years after the fire, which was hot enough to warp the track, ending rail service.
Detail of concrete decking and original steel structure
Opening Day crowds, October 3, 2009
The elevator as seen from Upper Landing Park
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References
- ↑ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places (2008-04-15)National Park Service. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ↑ New listings (May 30, 2008)National Park Service. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
- ↑ Jeremiah Horrigan. Walkway over Hudson finished (September 5, 2009)Times Herald-Record. Retrieved March 4, 2010.[dead link]