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| Title | West Abutment, Overpass US 21 |
| Title Note | negative 8624 |
| Date | July 12, 1938 |
| Description | Construction of west abutment of the overpass at US 21 at milepost 229.7, section 2B on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Image taken from the National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters and taken by "RGH" on July 12, 1938. |
| Commentary | Overpasses were not only used for transportation, but to also provide views to travelers and tourists on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
| Location |
Location Name: Milepost 229 Parkway Milepost: 229.0
Latitude: 36.45404
Longitude: -81.020626 |
| Creator Individual | Robert G. Hall |
| Tags |
Alleghany County (N.C.)
Blue Ridge Parkway--Planning Bridges Construction Overpass construction Photographs Road conditions Stone carving Stonemasonry |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
