Millburn Avenue Bridge, October 1949

Photograph

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Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society

Image Id #20: Bridge Over West Bank of Rahway River
Image Id #20

Bridge Over West Bank of Rahway River

Name/Title

Millburn Avenue Bridge, October 1949

Entry/Object ID

1976.002.020

Description

Millburn Avenue Bridge over the west branch of the Rahway River, taken in October 1949. Notice on the left, the bank building foundation now forms the river bank. On the Lonergan's partially blocks one of the arches of the bridge. On the north side, two buildings bridge the river, on the right is Drapkin's Department Store. Both buildings were removed by the town after their pylons in the river helped cause several serious floods and the buildings were seriously damaged.

Collection

Centennial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1976.002

Source or Donor

Township of Millburn

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Dimension Description

4 1/2 x 6 1/4 " print, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2" negative