Bridges

Cornwall has long been an internation crossing, though not without incident.

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Cornwall’s Worst River Disaster — 17 Lives Lost.

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 ...
Rail Bridge “Planked” to Accommodate Automobiles.

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 ...
The American Link of the Early International Bridge.

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 ...
Roosevelt International Bridge.

Roosevelt International Bridge.

While this postcard bears an inscription labelling it as Cornwall Ontario Canada the bridge was, in fact, ...
Another River Disaster — Break in Cornwall Canal.

Another River Disaster — Break in Cornwall Canal

Master Alexander Eamer opened all possible gates and valves at Lock 18 to relieve the water pressure ...
Break in Cornwall Canal Caused Costly Delays.

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 ...
A By-Pass Ditch Allowed Shipping to Resume.

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 ...
A closer view of the canal and bridge disaster.

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 ...
The canal and bridge disaster.

The canal and bridge disaster.

The canal and bridge disaster created a major community crisis in Cornwall. The Toronto Paper ...
A group of men gather on the pier of the collapsed bridge.

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

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 ...
Coffer dam is under construction.

A Coffer Dam Holds Back Water.

Another close-up of the bridge collapsed following the breach in the canal wall, with a small group ...
Coffer Dam is under construction.

Coffer Dam Under Construction.

An aerial view showing the size and scope of the coffer dam under construction. Note the “tipped” ...
Great progress made on the coffer dam.

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 ...
Regatta brings out huge crowds.

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

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 ...
Workmen standing on completed bridge.

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. ...
This view is taken from Cornwall Island looking north towards Cornwall.

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, ...
Ottawa & New York railway bridge.

Ottawa & New York railway bridge.

The lack of tall chimney stacks at left, suggests this photo was taken from the shores of Cornwall ...
A Canaller is seen going through the swing bridge.

A Canaller is seen going through the swing bridge.

The swing gear, just under the roadway portion of the bridge fell into the river when the bridge was being ...
The O&NY railway bridge is also known as the Roosevelt Bridge.

The O&NY railway bridge is also known as the Roosevelt bridge.

This early photo postcard shows the swing bridge crossing going over the canal and the remainder of the ...
The Railroad Bridge (right) with the Automobile Bridge (left) is in New York State.

The Railroad Bridge (right) with the Automobile Bridge (left) is in New York State.

The two bridges were near the NY traffic circle road (now gone) crossing the Raquette River and ...
Canada Customs at Cornwall.

Canada Customs at Cornwall.

In the early 1900s, the border between Canada and the USA was a simple formality where ...
Canada Customs at Cornwall.

Canada Customs at Cornwall.

A close-up view of the Cornwall Customs facilities. ...
The American Customs building — early 1900s.

The American Customs building — early 1900s.

The bridge can be seen in the distance in front of the car, on the right. ...
Canada Customs

Canada Customs

Unless a date is printed on a postcard it is difficult to determine when the photo was taken. The new ...
Canada Customs before 1965.

Canada Customs before 1965.

Unless a date is printed on a postcard it is difficult to determine when the photo was taken. The new ...
Canada Customs after 1965.

Canada Customs after 1965.

The Canadian Maple Leaf Flag is visible in this postcard thereby dating the photo after 1965. ...
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