Route of S.P.C. and S.P. Railroads: A view of the Alma automobile bridge

Collectible

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Los Gatos Library

Name/Title

Route of S.P.C. and S.P. Railroads: A view of the Alma automobile bridge

Entry/Object ID

LEI049

Description

A view of the Alma automobile bridge which once spanned Los Gatos Creek providing access to the towns of Lexington and Alma. Since 1952 when Lenihan Dam was built the Los Gatos Creek, Alma Bridge and both towns became submerged by the rising water of Lexington Reservoir. The right-of-way of the South Pacific Coast (S.P.C.) and later the Southern Pacific (S.P.) railroad which ran adjacent to both towns also became became submerged. LEI049

Collection

Leidy Ralph Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Leidy, Ralph

Dimensions

Height

14.73 cm

Width

9.71 cm

Location

* Untyped Location

Ralph Leidy