Category:Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Lift Bridge

Media in category "Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Lift Bridge"

The following 16 files are in this category, out of 16 total.

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  East elevation of lift bridge, with U.S. Rt. 11 bridge in background. - Potomac Edison Company, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Bridge, Spanning C and O Canal South of U.S. 11, HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-2.tif 4,981 × 3,756; 17.84 MB
  
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  A U.S. Geological Survey marker embedded in the northeast corner of concrete abutment. This view also shows the basic abutment and tower footing arrangement. - Potomac Edison HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-11.tif 3,790 × 5,020; 18.15 MB
  
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  Detail of counterweight wire rope attachment to lift span at southwest corner. The plates with three pins serve to equalize the forces on the counterweight ropes. - Potomac Edison HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-8.tif 3,756 × 5,020; 17.98 MB
  
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  Detail of lift wire rope attachment to lift span at southeast corner. Note rope-adjustment turnbuckle with strap keepers to prevent its rotation, which could pull the bridge out HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-7.tif 3,743 × 5,020; 17.92 MB
  
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  Interior of control house showing remains of controller. Moving the handle rotated the vertical shaft and porcelain cams to engage various electrical switches and activate the HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-10.tif 3,751 × 5,034; 18.01 MB
  
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  Interior of machinery house showing (L to R) first-stage gearbox, hoist drum, and second-stage bull gear. The electric motor, which has been removed, turned the gearbox flange. HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-9.tif 4,968 × 3,720; 17.63 MB
  
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  Lift Bridge on C and O Canal near Williamsport.jpg 4,896 × 3,264; 10.88 MB
  
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  Lift Bridge P2050030 Cushwa Basin.jpg 1,984 × 1,488; 1.8 MB
  
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  Lift Bridge P2050031 Cushwa Basin.jpg 1,488 × 1,984; 1.86 MB
  
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  Lift Bridge P2050032 Cushwa Basin.jpg 1,984 × 1,488; 1.81 MB
  
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  Looking west at lift bridge, canal, and tow path, with U.S. Rt. 11 bridge in background. Remnant of spur track to R. Paul Smith Power Station is at left, and abandoned Western HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-13.tif 4,963 × 3,703; 17.53 MB
  
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  North elevation of lift bridge. Plywood decking is not original. Note portion of R. Paul Smith Power Station in left background. - Potomac Edison Company, Chesapeake and Ohio HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-4.tif 3,742 × 5,033; 17.96 MB
  
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  South elevation of lift bridge, with tow path in foreground and U.S. Rt. 11 bridge in background. - Potomac Edison Company, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Bridge, Spanning C and O HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-5.tif 3,742 × 5,020; 17.92 MB
  
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  VIEW OF BRIDGE LOOKING DOWNSTREAM (EASTERLY). - Potomac Edison Company, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Bridge, Spanning C and O Canal South of U.S. 11, Williamsport, Washington County, HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-1.tif 5,000 × 3,992; 19.04 MB
  
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  View of north tower base panel and portion of concrete abutment. Note riveted construction and dual-wire rope connections from counterweight to lift span on both sides. Lift wire HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-6.tif 4,955 × 3,695; 17.46 MB
  
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  West elevation of lift bridge, with Bollman Bridge in background. Note portion of R. Paul Smith Power Station in right background. - Potomac Edison Company, Chesapeake and Ohio HAER MD,22-WILPO,1-3.tif 4,980 × 3,703; 17.59 MB