The Viaduct
There are four bridges that cross either the Mahoning River or Mosquito Creek as shown on the 1882 panorama map of Niles.
Looking east along the Mahoning River toward the Iron Bridge.
1911 Postcard of the Iron Bridge
1901 Flood view of watch tower and flood waters
South Main St. iron bridge was extensively damaged during the flood of 1913.
View of Mahoning River looking south from Main Street during the Flood of 1913.
Bystanders on the Iron Bridge observing floodwaters.
View showing the PRR crossing at South Main Street and Water Street.
Looking down Main Street towards Old Iron Bridge which spanned the Mahoning River.
A temporary bridge, seen under arch, was placed over the Mahoning River connecting First Street on the South Side to Arlington on the north side to allow traffic to cross while the new Viaduct was being built.
Photograph of article appearing in newspaper of the official opening of the viaduct, October 28, 1933.
The brass plaque that adorned the 1933 viaduct over the Mahoning River. It was taken down during the 2002 re-construction.
In 1981, the deterioration of the 1933 bridge structure necessitated that repairs be made to the sidewalks and road surface.
1981 picture of the renovation of the Main Street Viaduct. The sidewalks were removed and repairs were made to the substructure, then new concrete was poured.
Picture taken of the Main Street Viaduct during the 1981 renovation. At this time, the 1933 paving bricks were removed and replaced with concrete.
1981 Renovation
1981 Renovation
1981 Renovation
1981 Renovation
The iron rails of the Viaduct provided great seating as shown in this 1950s photo.
The arches under the Viaduct are visible and many students recall the challenge of crawling over the arches.
The deterioration of the 1933 cement side walks and the piers holding the safety bars.
View of stairsteps from bridge level to ground level which were a part of the 1933 bridge.
Again in 2001, the viaduct underwent extensive repairs with a complete teardown of the entire structure. New support piers, sidewalk and roadway replaced any remnants of the original 1933 Viaduct.
Again in 2001, the viaduct underwent extensive repairs with a complete teardown of the entire structure. New support piers, sidewalk and roadway replaced any remnants of the original 1933 Viaduct.
View of main Street
View of Main Street Viaduct being demolished
View of Main Street Viaduct being demolished
View of Main Street Viaduct being demolished
View of Main Street Viaduct being demolished
View of Main Street Viaduct being demolished
View of Main Street Viaduct being demolished
