The Bridge of Athlone
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| Summary: | The bridge of Athlone, This is the bridge that was build by the Shannon Commissioners in the 1840's. It was completed in1844. The opening on the left of the picture is the nacigation channel. Originally it had a swivel span to permit boats with high superstructures to pass but this was replaced by the fixed span in the early 1960's . |
| In collection: | Our Own Place Photographic Project |
| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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2 Nov 1993
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| Notes: | Project sponsored by RTÉ and Fuji Photo Film (Ireland) Ltd. Film number: 19 ; frame number: 20 Old Athlone Society Photograph taken at 14:00, 01 Jan 2012. Physical description: 1 photograph ; 15 x 10cm. Geographic Coverage: Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Province of Leinster, Ireland. more |
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OOP_2/20 |
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