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

1885: Swinging

Frederick, Maryland, USA - Carroll Creek
Bridgemeister ID:253 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1885
Name:Swinging
Location:Frederick, Maryland, USA
Crossing:Carroll Creek
At or Near Feature:Baker Park
Coordinates:39.415033 N 77.4208 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Buckey and Firestone
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Local legend states this bridge was used by Stonewall Jackson and his troops when they entered Frederick on September 10, 1862. Some sources state the bridge was constructed in 1875. The Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties states it was constructed in 1885 and includes a detailed chronology of the events of 1885 leading to its construction.
  • c. 1928: The bridge is relocated from Bentz Street (then Mill Alley) to nearby Baker Park. Some sources indicate it was relocated twice to different locations within Baker Park).
  • 2008, March: Closed due to safety concerns. Eventually reopened.
  • Near 2006 William O. Lee (Carroll Creek Park) - Frederick, Maryland, USA.

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Image Sets:

Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Photo by David Denenberg Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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Jochem Hollestelle and Patrick S. O'Donnell contributed to the information and/or images for this bridge.

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.

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