Avondale in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chandler Mill Bridge
Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., May 14, 2023
1. Chandler Mill Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Chandler Mill Bridge. .
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, January 11, 2010, . In 1910, this built-up steel plate through girder bridge was built for Chester County on a farm-to-market road connecting area farms and mills to market centers such as Kennett Square. Because the Chandler Mill Bridge replaced an earlier township bridge, it represents the increasing role of counties in bridge building as transportation demands grew. Designed by County Engineer Nathan R. Rambo and constructed by George Dole, the bridge exemplifies Rambo's frequent use of hand-laid stone wingwalls with through girder bridges. This bridge type was widely used on roads throughout Chester County from c.1890 through the 1930s. As a cost- effective way to provide safe, strong bridges. Chandler's Mill was located near the northeast corner of the bridge. Remnants of its millrace remain visible on the north side of the bridge parallel to Chandler Mill Road.
Listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, January 11, 2010
In 1910, this built-up steel plate through girder bridge was built for
Chester County on a farm-to-market road connecting area farms and mills
to market centers such as Kennett Square. Because the Chandler Mill
Bridge replaced an earlier township bridge, it represents the increasing
role of counties in bridge building as transportation demands grew.
Designed by County Engineer Nathan R. Rambo and constructed by George
Dole, the bridge exemplifies Rambo's frequent use of hand-laid stone
wingwalls with through girder bridges. This bridge type was widely used on
roads throughout Chester County from c.1890 through the 1930s. As a cost-
effective way to provide safe, strong bridges. Chandler's Mill was located
near the northeast corner of the bridge. Remnants of its millrace remain
visible on the north side of the bridge parallel to Chandler Mill Road.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 39° 48.675′ N, 75° 42.819′ W. Marker is in Avondale, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is at the intersection of Chandler Mill Road and Buck Toe Road, on the left when traveling north on Chandler Mill
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Road. From the listed address, it is necessary to walk across the bridge which carries Chandler Mill Road (no vehicular traffic on that bridge). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 541 Chandler Mill Road, Kennett Square PA 19348, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., May 14, 2023
2. Chandler Mill Bridge Marker
Marker is at far left, near pedestrian entrance to Buck Toe Cemetery Trail.
Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., May 14, 2023
3. Chandler Mill Bridge Marker
Marker is off camera to left. 541 Chandler Mill Road, the listed nearby address, is in left background.
Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., May 14, 2023
4. Chandler Mill Bridge Marker
This is on west wall at north end of bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
