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Title Grandfather Mtn. Road/Bridge Construction
Date October 2, 1981
Description Photograph shows the south end of a reinforced earth wall at Rough Ridge, located near mile post 303 in section 2H of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The viaduct then continues to the right of the image. Taken by C.E. Westveer, Bob Hope, and Robert G. Bruce on October 2, 1981.
Location Location Name: Section 2H
Parkway Milepost: None
Creator Individuals Robert G. Bruce
Robert Hope
C.E. Westveer
Tags Bridge construction
Construction
Linn Cove Viaduct (N.C.)
Photographs
Retaining walls
Viaducts
Walls
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway