This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1882: Fitch's

Elmira, New York, USA - Chemung River
Bridgemeister ID:88 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1882
Name:Fitch's
Also Known As:Fitches, Fisches, Lumbermens
Location:Elmira, New York, USA
Crossing:Chemung River
Coordinates:42.082409 N 76.866470 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1

External Links:

  • Fitch Family History and Genealogy. Although this bridge is known by a variety of names (and misspellings), this Fitch family site states Daniel Hollenbeck Fitch contributed $10,000 to the construction of the bridge and refer to it as "Fitch's Bridge".
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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