Winter Photographs of the Bridge and Dam at Madrid, NY
Madrid is a town divided. The old stone bridge has been closed for months. At first it was closed to heavy trucks but when further defects where found in May it was closed to all but pedestrian traffic.
Built in 1882 the bridge spans about 400 feet with nine stone archs. It’s hard to believe but the bridge was completed in 3 months at a cost of $17,000.
Considered a historic landmark plans are to repair the bridge and preserve it’s appearance. There may be problems since the arch sections are dirt filled and no one seems to know just what to expect when work begins and the dirt removed.
I looked and found no information about when the dam was built. The only historic reference I found with a quick search was the mention of the stone being quarried for the bridge at one end of the dam. I can only assume the current dam was present when the bridge was built.
Oh Really?
As usual the photos are linked to larger images (1024 x 768) for a closer look or to use as desktop backgrounds.
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February 8th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I don’t usually think of how old a bridge like that really is. It gives me a good feeling when I find out about things like that. I’ve also been searching for a real dam to take pictures of too. The one I finally found is a little smaller than that one. And I love the way our changing seasons make these signs extra fun.:)
February 9th, 2009 at 12:07 am
1882, about 127 years back when it was first built. May be, I was there contributed to the construction of the bridge before I migrated to the Orient.
But don’t ask me, I cannot remember any of the history because I had shed off my previous memory according to the belief before this new life.
February 9th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Great photos. You have some cool bridges around there. You have me wondering if we have any that are old. St. Louis destroyed most and built new. I will have to look and see if there are any here that are old.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Hmm, I wonder. I should ask the profs at work if they are involved with this at all? The one that could be is on sabbatical this year, so maybe not. I’m going to see what I can find out!
February 9th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Hi Wisey,
Just checking in after a long absence and sorry to hear you had been under the weather. Glad to see you are getting out and about again despite the frigid weather. Your pics, as always, are just great and I especially love the geese and ducks.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
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February 20th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
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