RR over Milwaukee River and Milwaukee River Parkway | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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RR over Milwaukee River and Milwaukee River Parkway

Architecture and History Inventory
RR over Milwaukee River and Milwaukee River Parkway | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:C&NW Bridge over Milwaukee River
Other Name:Chicago & North Western/Union Pacific Railroad Bridge
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:190861
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):RR over Milwaukee River and Milwaukee River Parkway
County:Milwaukee
City:Glendale
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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Quarter Section:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1928
Additions:
Survey Date:2010
Historic Use:bridge
Architectural Style:NA (unknown or not a building)
Structural System:Warren Truss
Wall Material:
Architect: American Bridge Company
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Milwaukee River Parkway
National Register Listing Date:11/6/2012
State Register Listing Date:8/19/2011
National Register Multiple Property Name:Milwaukee County Parkway System
NOTES
Additional Information:Warren deck truss railroad bridge with plate girder approach spans constructed by the American Bridge Company carries the Chicago &North Wwestern/Union Pacific Railroad over the Milwaukee River and the Parkway Drive. steel beam or plate girder bridge
Bibliographic References:.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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