PRR "Rockville Bridge," 1964         
Here is a postal card entitled "Rockville Bridge ~ Harrisburg, Penna." Annotated Date: 6 August 1964. Caption On Reverse: "Completed in 1902 and recognized as the longest stone arch bridge in the world, it serves as a connecting link between Marysville and Rockville ~ on opposite shores of the Susquehanna River ~ for railroad traffic between New York and the West. It crosses U.S. Route 22 a few miles North of Harrisburg. Ektachrome by Les Smith." Note the A-A set of Baldwin-built "Sharks" pulling a mixed-cargo freight train across the Bridge to the Enola Yards.
Date: 8/6/1964 Location: Rockville, PA   Map Show Rockville on a rail map Views: 44 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR "Rockville Bridge," 1964
Picture Categories: Bridge This picture is part of album:  PRR: PRR-PC-CR-AMTK Postal Cards ~ 1900-1999
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