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Columns arrive in New Philadelphia
for re-assembly
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Columns arrive in New Philadelphia
for re-assembly |
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Bridge components arrive in New Philadelphia for re-assembly
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Bridge components arrive at the
job site for re-assembly |
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Bridge re-assembly is underway |
Bridge re-assembly is underway |
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Bridge re-assembly continues |
Bridge re-assembly continues |
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Bridge re-assembly continues |
Bridge re-assembly continues |
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Preparations begin for lifting the bridge |
Preparations begin for lifting the bridge |
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Large crane is moved into position |
Preparations continue for lifting the bridge |
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Preparations finalized for lifting the bridge |
Preparations finalized for lifting the bridge |
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Preparations finalized for lifting the bridge |
Crane is attached |
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Observers |
The lift begins |
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The bridge leaves the ground |
The bridge floats above the ground |
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Bridge begins to move |
Bridge continues to move |
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Bridge is moved into final position |
Bridge is set down |
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Finishing touches underway
(photo courtesy of Nathan Holth - Historic Bridges of Michigan and
Elsewhere) |
Concrete now holds the bridge in place |
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Stringers are complete and decking is
about to be installed |
Concrete pad at bridge entrance |
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Stringers are complete and decking is
about to be installed |
Stringers are complete and decking is
about to be installed |
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Stringers are complete and decking is
about to be installed |
Installation of decking is under way
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Installation of decking is under way |
Installation of decking is under way |
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Clips hold the decking in place |
Flood waters surround the bridge on
August 24, 2007 |
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Flood waters surround the bridge on
August 24, 2007 |
Flood debris remains on lower bridge components on Aug. 31, 2007 |
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Railing has been added. |
Installation of decking and railings
has been completed. |
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Installation of decking and railings
has been completed. |
Installation of decking and railings
has been completed. |
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Finishing touches are nearly complete. |
U.S. Congressman Ralph Regula surveys the bridge prior to the
dedication ceremony. |
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Guests gather below the awning for the dedication ceremony. |
Civil War re-enactors cross the bridge prior to the dedication
ceremony. The Tusky Valley High School band waits on the far
side to perform the Star Spangled Banner. |
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U.S. Congressman Regula speaks at the bridge dedication. |
Zoarville resident Roxie Long shares her memories of the bridge. |
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Project manager Dave Tschantz (right) presents a plaque to Stan
Rosenblatt of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Dave Tschantz (right) presents a plaque to Harry Matter, President
of Civil Design Associates. |
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Dave presents a plaque to Aldo Balestra (left), owner of
Sheldon-Gantt and General Manager Bob Dermer. |
Dave presents a plaque to Richard Bible, ODOT District 11 Deputy
Director. |
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Dave presents a plaque to Tuscarawas County Commissioner Chris
Abbuhl. |
Dave presents a plaque to Tuscarawas County Engineer Joe Bachman. |
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Dave presents a plaque to David Simmons of the Ohio Historical
Society. |
Guests listen as Congressman Regula speaks. |
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Richard Bible, Bob Dermer, Aldo Balestra, Charles Lebold,
Congressman Regula and Dave Tschantz (l to r) cut the ribbon to
officially re-open the bridge. |
Boy Scout Troop 94 of Dover crosses the bridge, followed by the
Tusky Valley High School band. |
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Guests cross the bridge immediately following the dedication
ceremony. |
Guests gather on the bridge immediately following the dedication
ceremony. |
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Guests gather on the bridge immediately following the dedication
ceremony. |
Congressman Regula talks with Dan Rice of the Ohio-Erie Canal
Corridor Coalition. |
