Whipple Cast and Wrought Iron Bowstring Truss Bridge, Albany

Name: Whipple Cast and Wrought Iron Bowstring Truss Bridge
Address: Albany, United States

#40 among attractions in Albany

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Whipple Cast and Wrought Iron Bowstring Truss Bridge, Albany

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The Whipple Cast and Wrought Iron Bowstring Truss Bridge, is located near the entrance to Stevens Farm in southwestern Albany, New York, United States. It was built in 1867, but not moved to its present location until 1899. It is one of the oldest surviving iron bridges in the county, one of the few that use both cast and wrought iron and one of only two surviving examples of the Whipple bowstring truss type. In 1971 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the only bridge in the city of Albany so far to be listed individually. ()

Opened: 1867 (158 years ago)Length: 110 ftWidth: 23 ftCoordinates: 42°38'9"N, 73°48'2"W

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NormanskillAlbany United States

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Day trips

Whipple Cast and Wrought Iron Bowstring Truss Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Egg Building, Washington Park, Schuyler Mansion, First Congregational Church of Albany.

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