A few weeks ago I showed pictures of the railway bridge that went over the Credit River where I live in Georgetown. I have always thought it was a grand bridge due to the height and the wonderful valley seen from the train below. The photos I showed were interesting as they seemed to be examining the structure and I thought it was in need of repairs. I became curious as to when this bridge came into existence and what kind of repairs were needed. I was surprised to find out this structure was built in 1904! It is 104 years old!
- Westbound supervisor special rolls over the Credit River on this gorgeous Saturday morning. Work has begun to lay the foundation and bridge supports for a second span across the river as part of GO Transit's expansion to provide GO Train service to Kitchener-Waterloo.
Sept 2009
The iron bridge (Grand Trunk Railway bridge) over the River Credit.
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The iron bridge (Grand Trunk Railway bridge) over the River Credit.
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I went searching on the net and came up with two old photos of this marvelous bridge. It amazes me that the stone supports have lasted as they have.
1908
1908
This one was taken in 1905. Look at the train in the distance puffing out smoke.
This is an eastbound photo of the Georgetown Train Station in 1908.
This is a photo of the Georgetown Station up close. The write up said it was a photo of volunteers waiting at the train station. I assume they mean volunteers for World War 1.
The train station still stands and is used to this day.
