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Title Grandfather Mtn. Road/Bridge Construction
Date October 2, 1981
Description Photograph shows partially constructed support (Pier 6) of Linn Cove Viaduct, as seen from the temporary pier of Span 7 looking north toward Rough Ridge. 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 Bridge construction
Construction
Grandfather Mountain (N.C.)
Linn Cove Viaduct (N.C.)
Overpass construction
Photographs
Road construction
Workers
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway