Hudson River Auto Bridge

   This first bridge over the Hudson River was built in 1875 and lasted until 1929 when the current one was built. 

c.1900

Patton Collection

c.1913

Patton Collection

  In the winter of 1913-14, loaded ore cars coming from Tahawus required adding wood supports to the bridge for the extra weight.  They were removed in the spring.

Town of Johnsburg Historical Society

c.1915

Patton Collection