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Title Grandfather Mtn. Road/Bridge Construction
Date October 2, 1981
Description Photograph shows excavating for foundation on Pier No. 4, Linn Cove Viaduct. Photograph shows equipment and workmen digging, as well as rock bolting above the work site. 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 Construction
Construction equipment
Excavation
Grandfather Mountain (N.C.)
Linn Cove Viaduct (N.C.)
Photographs
Workers
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway