When it was constructed in 1916, the 298 meter long railroad Hell Gate Bridge was the longest steel-arch bridge in the world. It was the inspiration for the more famous Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
New York's Forgotten Bridge
When it was constructed in 1916, the 298 meter long railroad Hell Gate Bridge was the longest steel-arch bridge in the world. It was the inspiration for the more famous Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia.
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steel through arch bridge
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