Bridges
A closer view of the canal and bridge disaster

This close-up view is marred by a post-mark “New Bedford, Feb 19, 1909” but several men can be seen …

A By-Pass Ditch Allowed Shipping to Resume

By July 17, less than one month later, a by-pass ditch allowed shipping to resume. The bridge was quickly …

Break in Cornwall Canal Caused Costly Delays.

Not only did the break in the Cornwall canal halt shipping along, it also interfered with the hydro power …

Another River Disaster — Break in Cornwall Canal

Master Alexander Eamer opened all possible gates and valves at Lock 18 to relieve the water pressure …

Roosevelt International Bridge.

While this postcard bears an inscription labelling it as Cornwall Ontario Canada the bridge was, in fact, …

The American Link of the Early International Bridge

At the same time as the building of the Canadian O&NY bridge over the north channel of the river, a …

Rail Bridge Planked to Accommodate Automobiles

The O&NY bridge was built for railway traffic only. Vehicular use arrived as the result of years of …

Cornwall’s Worst River Disaster – 17 Lives Lost

This postcard shows the site of Cornwall’s worst river disaster, when, on September 6, 1898, pier #2 …