The new span (right) of the Long Bridge between
The new span (right) of the Long Bridge between Washington, DC, and Alexandria, VA, under construction in 1863. Civil War transport required this stronger and more secure bridge. Horses and wagons are on the old bridge at left. The view in the photo is toward Washington, DC
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13123190
Media ID
45383426
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3000px x 1952px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
