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Happy 8th Birthday, Flickr Commons ! 6 days to go (LOC)

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  • 3 older comments, and then…
  • Nina Kuriloff said:
    wonderful photograph!
  • John Guarino said:
    Wonderfully composed image as well as being of historical interest.
  • The Library of Congress said:
    It's one of my all-time favorite photos. Glad you enjoy it! --Helena
  • Pixel Wrangler said:
    "As one approached Boston Terminal (South Station) from the South on the former Old Colony Mainline, all inbound and outbound trains had to cross one of the 3 Rolling Lift Bridges that spanned the South Bay Channel. These bridges, which took 2 years to build carried untold amount of passengers & trains during their 87 year lifetime.

    "The driving force to build Boston Terminal (South Station's Real Name) back in 1894 required the co-operation & consolidation of 4 Railroads: The New England Railroad (NY&NE), The Boston & Providence Railroad (B&P), the Old Colony Railroad (OCRR), and the Boston & Albany Railroad (B&A) to all share 1 common railroad terminal instead of being spread out all over Boston. In order to do this, the planners needed to accommodate the approach tracks for these 4 railroads & funnel them all into the South Station yards & platforms."

    Read more about this bridge in this fascinating blog, The Rolling Lift Bridge by John Sheridan.

    The Library of Congress has a collection of 47 amazing photographs of the Fort Point Channel Rolling Lift Bridge in their collection, including several detail views that no ordinary person would ever have the chance to see in person.

    Tower bridges – Then and Now (100+ Years Later)

    "Tower bridges" 1904 by Detroit Publishing Company
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    "Old Colony Railroad Bridge" 2010 by Penny Camberville
    Old Colony Railroad Bridge
    "When the bridges were torn-down in the 1980s, plans were created to preserve the memory of the bridges that kept traffic moving for over 85 years. If you are coming to South Station on any of the Old Colony tracks, look to the right as the train is crossing the remains of Fort Point Channel. There you will see, painted bright red is a piece of the original bridge - still watching passengers cross the channel." – John Sheridan, "The Rolling Lift Bridge"
  • The Library of Congress said:
    www.flickr.com/photos/pixelwrangler/: Thank you for this historical context! From railroad bridge to public art--100 years of change.

[Graven Lake, Eide, Hardanger Fjord, Norway] (LOC)

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[Vorinfos (i.e., Vøringsfoss) with bridge, Hardanger Fjord, Norway] (LOC)

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  • gunnmaritlegreid said:
    This is a very special picture from Vøringsfossen waterfall! The most visited waterfalls in Norway in many ways. You drive the famous Måbøvalley and you can visit the waterfall in 30 minutes walk. I would strongly recommend to bring with you a guide to get the dramatic history about the hard way of living here ,the avalanches, roadbuilding and about the Fossli Hotel. Edvard Grieg was here too composing! The surroundings are like Grand Canyon! Waterfall is 182 meeters high! And the bridge is brand new in 2008! The waterfall is still as beautiful as ever! and you can see the rainbow crossing the waterfall between 5 and 7pm If you ever come to NOrway, visit it! Welcome to Eidfjord! You will never forget the place! Gunn MArit Lægreid, Eidfjord, Norway!