Cofferdam

North cofferdam during flooding of Allegheny River, looking southwest. Railroad bridge is visible in background. A cofferdam is a temporary structure created to expose areas that are normally underwater so that work, such as creating supports or repairs can be completed.

December 4th, 5

Location

Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar

Address

Allegheny River

Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection

More Details

Source

Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection, 1901-2002, AIS.1971.05, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh Original URL

Subjects

Waterworks--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Cofferdams--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Railroad bridges--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Floods--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Rivers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.; Allegheny River (Pa. and N.Y.).; Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar (Pittsburgh, Pa.).

Identifier

715.05647.CP

Rights

Public Domain - Anybody may use this photo for any purpose

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