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Charlotte Swing Bridge

The Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg railroad constructed several swing bridges over the genesee River at Charlotte, NY. The first bridge was replaced in 1905, and it is still standing.


Genesee River railroad bridge

Engraving of first swing bridge, circa 1890


Genesee River railroad bridge

Postcard of Genesee River bridge, circa 1910


Genesee River railroad bridge

Looking North, April 2009