Welland in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada
Main Street Bridge (Bridge 13)/Pont de la Rue Main (Pont 13)
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1. Main Street Bridge (Bridge 13)/Ont de la Rue Main (Pont 13) Marker
[English] This bridge was built in 1927-1930 during the construction of the Fourth Welland Canal (1913-1933). It was one of the three largest vertical lift bridges on the canal and is unique because its towers are set at an angle to the waterway. The bridge was constructed by the Dominion Bridge Company of Lachine, Quebec with all the structural high steel erected by the First Nation Mohawks.[Francais] Ce pont fut construit entre 1927-1930 en conjonction avec la construction du Quatriéme Canal de Welland (1913-1933). C’était un des trois plus gros ponts levant verticaux sur le canal. Il est unique car ses tours sont construites à un angle au parcours d’eau. La Compagnie Dominion Bridge de Lachine, Québec l’a construit et la structure entiere fut montée par la Première Nation Mohawk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 42° 59.491′ N, 79° 15.05′ W. Marker is in Welland, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is at the intersection
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2. Main Street Bridge (Bridge 13)/Pont de la Rue Main (Pont 13)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Welland County Court House (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Battle of Cook's Mill (approx. 6.2 kilometers away); The Old Welland Canal (approx. 10 kilometers away); Humberstone Hall (approx. 10.1 kilometers away); The Welland Canal (approx. 11.7 kilometers away); DeCou's Stone House (approx. 12.9 kilometers away); To the Memory of the Pioneers (approx. 15.1 kilometers away); The Founding of Thorold (approx. 15.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Welland.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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