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Bow-String Bridge

Bow-String Bridge

A bow-string bridge at Line 5 commonly known as the Kinsley Bridge because Wilfred Kingsley lived on the farm on the north side was built in 1921.

Bridge should be replaced, Bradford engineer says

Bridge should be replaced, Bradford engineer says

Article featuring Ernst Heinrichs, engineer, and his proposal to the town council on the Holland River bridge's replacement needs. At the time, the bridge was 34 years old and had shifted two feet from its original position.

Bradford Weekly

Bridge switch - 1982

Bridge switch - 1982

Photograph of the rail's bridge switch which moves the train to the corresponding track, from July 1982.

Barry Schroeder

Elusive bottom slows rail bridge

Elusive bottom slows rail bridge

"Since last July, a 10-man construction crew from the Canadian National Railways has been installing a new railway trestle across the Holland River, on the boundry [sic] of Simcoe county and the Region of York. The new steel trestle will extend 275 feet across the river and sit 16 to 17 inches higher than the wooden bridge which the railroad is presently using." ... article explains the history of this bridge, and the difficulties of the new installation.

Bradford Witness

New Canal Bridge Officially Opened by County Officials

New Canal Bridge Officially Opened by County Officials

Article detailed the opening of the bridge near the Holland Marsh pumphouse which "serves a considerable portion of the Holland Marsh, [and] replaces the old wooden structure which was in a bad state of repair". Officials for Simcoe and York Counties, and King Township attended.

Bradford Witness