International-Great Northern Railroad (IG&N) Austin Bridge [Stereoview]

Name/Title

International-Great Northern Railroad (IG&N) Austin Bridge [Stereoview]

Description

Circa 1880 International-Great Northern Railroad (IG&N) Austin Bridge stereoview by photographer Samuel B. Hill.

Context

The International-Great Northern Railroad (IG&N) was extended to South Austin in December 1876. To access Austin, the IG&N erected a wrought-iron double intersection Pratt through truss in 1881. This bridge was replaced in 1906.

Category

Railroads
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