September 24, 2008
7:45 am
Exploring Roanoke - Jefferson Street Bridge
Noke News explores parts of Roanoke by foot, equipped with a camera and a notepad, in hopes of learning something new. Perhaps you will too.
Just after walking along the bridge at Walnut Avenue, I set out to check out this bridge along South Jefferson Street which was only a short walk away.
Here are some stillframes of my experience:
An interesting aspect of this old bridge (circa late 1920s according to a plaque) is that the bridge marks the end/beginning of Williamson Road.
This bridge is near what used to be an old mill (left) but I believe a large part of the area seen here has been acquired by Carilion for the expansion of medical facilities.
Looking out from over the edge, I-581/Route 220 seen to the right.
The bridge offers a wonderful view of Mill Mountain.
This old locomotive part, now gone, used to sit off in the brush about a stone's throw from the bridge.
(Note: My visit to the bridge took place some months before this railroad piece was moved, you can read about that in this article.)
Looking back in the direction of the Walnut Avenue bridge.
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Great photo of the abandoned train engine.
Comment by Chris G. Muse — September 26, 2008 @ 10:30 pm
Thanks, Chris. I think the pictures were originally taken back in the Spring and at the time I had no idea the old engine would be sold and moved in just a few months.
Comment by Steve — September 27, 2008 @ 11:48 am