Frederick, Maryland, ca. 1912 : historical Jug Bridge over the Monocacy River
Identifier
mdpc117_001
Title
Frederick , Maryland , ca. 1912 : historical Jug Bridge over the Monocacy River
Creator
Marken and Bielfeld, Frederick, Md.
Subject
Postcards--Maryland--Frederick County Jug Bridge (Frederick County, Md.) Bridges--Maryland--Frederick County Frederick County (Md.)--History--Pictorial works
Description
The Jug Bridge across the Monocacy River east of Frederick was built by a local mason , Leonard Harbaugh , in 1808 for the cost of $55,000 . It was a 65 foot (20 meters) stone arch bridge that took its name from a stone monument in a shape of jug , or demijohn , at its east end . It was built for the National Road and to assist farmers to bring their goods to market , but it also was used by Civil War troops , and later by automobiles . It collapsed on March 3 , 1942 , and was replaced by another bridge . The jug monument was moved to it's present location at East Patrick Street and Bowman Road in 1965 .
Holding Institution
Enoch Pratt Free Library / State Library Resource Center
Collection
Maryland Department, Postcard Collection
Date
ca. 1912
Date Digital
2010-03-16
Type
Image
Format
Digital reproduction of 1 colored postcard, 9 x 14 cm
Coverage (Time Period)
1911-1920
Access Rights
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OCLC number
720697467
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