Old bridge across the Meuse at Charney

Photograph

Living History Museum

Name/Title

Old bridge across the Meuse at Charney

Entry/Object ID

1997.244.158

Description

Snapshot photograph of a partially destroyed bridge. Paired footings remain in the water, while the decking or roadway dangle into the water. An abutment is visible on the far shore. Charney-sur-Meuse, a village near Verdun was partially destroyed in the Meuse-Argonne offensive of September-November 11, 1918.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Gelatin Silver Print

Collection

Alumni Association Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1997.244

Acquisition Method

Found in Collections

Made/Created

Date made

1918 - 1919

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Width

4-5/16 in

Created By

khammerstrom@umaryland.edu

Create Date

February 18, 2025

Updated By

khammerstrom@umaryland.edu

Update Date

February 18, 2025