Nicholson, Pa. and Viaduct photo taken in 1916. This project was part of the "Clarks Summit-Hallstead Cut-Off" by the D. L. & W. R. R. The purpose of the 39.6 mile project was to shorted the distance between Clarks Summit and Hallstead by 3.6 miles, reduced the grade and straighten the route to save a freight train as much as an hour. Also known as the Tunkhannock Viaduct, the railroad bridge's construction was begun in May of 1912 and it was dedicated on November 6, 1915. (Click images to enlarge)
Construction Photographs
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| This real photo postcard (with no date) shows construction at a very early stage. The train tracks to be replaced can be seen clearly in the background at the right. Click the image to enlarge, or click here for an even larger version. | Above is a view showing the construction a little further along. The enlargement shows the workers on top of the spans. |
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| Those spots in the sky are men. Note the train cars on the left below the arches. | These four photos are each about 6 1/2" by 5" and are glued to heavy cardboard - circa 1914. |
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| This view matching the two postcard views at the bottom of the page. There are men along the top. | This is from the opposite direction. Those are probably the train cars seen in the other photo. |
