The
Mahoning River separated the Southside of Niles from the rest of
the city. Many different bridges have spanned this river.
Main Street Iron Bridge - the 180
ft. span was built by the Morse Bridge Co. of Youngstown in 1882.
At one time a covered bridge stood
here, later a bridge was built with a pier set in the middle of
the river. It was replaced by the iron bridge when high water washed
one side away. The iron bridge was replaced by the Viaduct in 1933. |
![Main Street Iron Bridge - the 180 ft. span was built by the Morse Bridge Co. of Youngstown in 1882.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/br13x.jpg)
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![South Main Street Bridge - sometime after Pennsylvania Railroad station built in 1901.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/br15x.jpg)
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South Main Street Bridge - sometime
after Pennsylvania Railroad station built in 1901. |
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![South Main Street Bridge - sometime after Pennsylvania Railroad station built in 1901.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va14x.jpg)
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South Main Street Bridge - sometime
after Pennsylvania Railroad station built in 1901. |
![1906 postcard of the Iron Bridge](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/mainx.jpg)
1906 postcard of the Iron Bridge
spanning the Mahoning River.
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![Looking east along the Mahoning River toward the Iron Bridge.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va17x.jpg)
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Looking east along the Mahoning River
toward the Iron Bridge. |
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![South Main Street Viaduct as it appeared in the dedication October 28, 1933.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va19x.jpg)
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South Main Street Viaduct as it appeared
in the dedication October 28, 1933.
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A temporary bridge was placed over
the Mahoning River connecting First Street on the South Side to
Arlington on the north side to allow traffic to cross while the
new Viaduct was being built. This span was removed once the Viaduct
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![Photograph of article appearing in newspaper of the official opening of the Viaduct, Oct. 28, 1933.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/br21x.jpg)
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Photograph of article appearing in
newspaper of the official opening of the Viaduct, Oct. 28, 1933.
Gov. G. H. White spoke at
the dedication and Jean Lally cut the ribbon and officially
opened the Viaduct to traffic. |
![An elongated postcard with composite of several shots of the South Main Street Viaduct right after it was built in 1933.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va51x.jpg)
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An elongated postcard with composite
of several shots of the South Main Street Viaduct right after it
was built in 1933.
In addition,there are two images
of Main Street downtown and of the old bridge over the Mahoning
River.
The temporary bridge span used for
traffic while the Viaduct was being built is visible under the Viaduct's
central arch. |
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![The brass plaque that adorned the 1933 viaduct over the Mahoning River. It was taken down during the 2002 re-construction.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va52x.jpg)
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The brass plaque that adorned the
1933 viaduct over the Mahoning River. It was taken down during the
2002 re-construction. |
![closeup of The brass plaque that adorned the 1933 viaduct over the Mahoning River. It was taken down during the 2002 re-construction.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va22x.jpg)
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![The deterioration of the bridge stairway structure that made the renovation essential.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va49x.jpg)
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The deterioration of the bridge stairway
structure that made the renovation essential. |
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![The area underneath the 1930's viaduct over the railroad tracks and Mahoning River has long been used as a storage area by the city.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va50x.jpg)
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The area underneath the 1930's viaduct
over the railroad tracks and Mahoning River has long been used as
a storage area by the city. Photo ca 1950. |
![Picture taken during the 1981 renovation of the Main Street Viaduct. At that time, the 1933 paving bricks were removed and replaced with concrete. Sidewalks were demolished and repairs made to the substructure.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va24x.jpg)
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Picture taken during the 1981 renovation
of the Main Street Viaduct. At that time, the 1933 paving bricks
were removed and replaced with concrete. Sidewalks were demolished
and repairs made to the substructure. |
![Picture taken during the 1981 renovation of the Main Street Viaduct. At that time, the 1933 paving bricks were removed and replaced with concrete. Sidewalks were demolished and repairs made to the substructure.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va25x.jpg)
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Picture taken during the 1981 renovation
of the Main Street Viaduct. |
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![Photo showing the destruction and rebuilding of the Niles Viaduct connecting the south side of the city to the downtown area. 2002](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va56x.jpg)
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Photo showing the destruction and
rebuilding of the Niles Viaduct connecting the south side of the
city to the downtown area. 2002 |
![Photo showing the destruction and rebuilding of the Niles Viaduct connecting the south side of the city to the downtown area. 2002](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va55x.jpg)
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Photo showing the destruction and
rebuilding of the Niles Viaduct connecting the south side of the
city to the downtown area. 2002. |
![Photo showing the destruction and rebuilding of the Niles Viaduct connecting the south side of the city to the downtown area. 2002](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va31x.jpg)
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Picture taken during the 1981 renovation
of the Main Street Viaduct. |
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![Picture taken during the 1981 renovation of the Main Street Viaduct. The name on the truck is Bridge Specialists of Youngstown, Ohio. The crew removed the 1933 paving bricks and poured new concrete.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va30x.jpg)
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Picture taken during the 1981 renovation
of the Main Street Viaduct. The name on the truck is Bridge Specialists
of Youngstown, Ohio. The crew removed the 1933 paving bricks and
poured new concrete. Repairs were also made to the substructure. |
.![Picture taken during the 1981 renovation of the Main Street Viaduct. The name on the truck is Bridge Specialists of Youngstown, Ohio. The crew removed the 1933 paving bricks and poured new concrete.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va29x.jpg)
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Picture taken during the 1981 renovation
of the Main Street Viaduct. |
![Picture taken during the 1981 renovation of the Main Street Viaduct.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va28x.jpg)
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Picture taken during the 1981 renovation
of the Main Street Viaduct. |
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![Picture taken during the 1981 renovation of the Main Street Viaduct.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va23x.jpg)
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Picture taken during the 1981 renovation
of the Main Street Viaduct. |
![The iron rails of the Viaduct provided great seating as shown in this 1950s photo.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va54x.jpg)
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The iron rails of the Viaduct provided
great seating as shown in this 1950s photo.
The Daily Times Building is in center
back and the City Building is in right back.
Person unknown. |
![The Mahoning River with the Viaduct in the background.](Stryz/brdgz/Viaduct/va58x.jpg)
The Mahoning River with the Viaduct
in the background. |
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