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Two Frankford Creek Bridges, 1896-1899
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Frankford Creek Overflows, 11/1/32
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In The Storm’s Track, Philadelphia Record, 1882-09-25
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Wood truss drawbridge, Orthodox Street over Frankford Creek, 1899 [Detail]
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Wood truss drawbridge, Orthodox Street over Frankford Creek, rebuilt 1899
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Bridge Street Draw, view through bridge, July 26, 1897
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Bridge Street Draw, draw partly open, July 26, 1897
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Bridge Street Draw with draw open, July 26, 1897
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Bridge Street Draw, July 26, 1897
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Bridge Street, intermediate pier, ca. 1896 [Detail]
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