Bridges
This view is taken from Cornwall island looking north towards Cornwall.

The many chimney stacks of Cornwall’s paper mill can be seen beyond the bridge. On the left, …

Workmen standing on completed bridge.

Built from the north and south shores, this photo may be a celebration of the joining of the two halves. …

O&NY Bridge (aka Roosevelt Bridge) under construction.

There is no way of dating this postcard but like the previous card, I believe it shows the bridge under …

Regatta brings out huge crowds.

Handwritten on the back of this card: “This card was taken on the 21st of June in 1907. There was a big time …

Great progress made on the coffer dam.

Some projects moved faster than expected in days gone by the wall is going up at a great …

Coffer Dam Under Construction.

An aerial view showing the size and scope of the coffer dam under construction. Note the “tipped” …

A Coffer Dam Holds Back Water.

Another close-up of the bridge collapsed following the breach in the canal wall, with a small group …

The site of the bridge disaster enticed the curious — both young and old.

Another close-up of the bridge collapsed following the breach in the canal wall, with a small group …

A group of men gather on the pier of the collapsed bridge.

“Douglas” is the name of the photographer of this photo postcard which shows a group …

The canal and bridge disaster.

The canal and bridge disaster created a major community crisis in Cornwall. The Toronto Paper …