Lamb-Fish Bridge
- Address: E of Charleston
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1905/00/00 | American Bridge Company | Engineer | The Lamb-Fish Bridge is built by the American Bridge Co of New York. It is significant in the history of engineering in Mississippi as the only known example of a verticle lift span bridge. | |||
| 1950/00/00 | In 1932, a fire swept through Lamb-Fish Lumber Company plant. The railroad and bridge were abandoned. In the 1950s, the span was lowered, railroad ties were removed, and the structure was converted to a one-lane car and truck bridge. |
| Particulars for Lamb-Fish Bridge: | |
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| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Structure type | Bridge |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Area of Significance | Industry |
| Area of Significance | Railroad |
| Sight Category | Structure |
| Bridge Movable Type | Vertical Lift Bridge |
| Historic Use | Water-related |
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