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Title Grandfather Mtn. Road/Bridge Construction
Date October 2, 1981
Description Photograph shows a loaded 50-ton segment prepared for transport to the Linn Cove Viaduct at milepost 304 in section 2H of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by C.E. Westveer, Bob Hope, and Robert G. Bruce on October 2, 1981.
Location Location Name: Grandfather Mountain
Parkway Milepost: None
Latitude: 36.111239
Longitude: -81.8114991
Creator Individuals Robert G. Bruce
Robert Hope
C.E. Westveer
Tags Avery County (N.C.)
Bridge construction
Construction equipment
Grandfather Mountain (N.C.)
Linn Cove Viaduct (N.C.)
Machinery
Photographs
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway