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A print depicting the Carrollton Viaduct, which spans the Gwynns Falls stream in southwest Baltimore, Maryland. Along the stream is a trail, with hikers and dog walkers. The railroad on the viaduct has one passenger rail car, pulled by a horse, and the surrounding land is lush. The viaduct was built between 1828-1829 for the…

Carrollton Viaduct, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Description

A print depicting the Carrollton Viaduct, which spans the Gwynns Falls stream in southwest Baltimore, Maryland. Along the stream is a trail, with hikers and dog walkers. The railroad on the viaduct has one passenger rail car, pulled by a horse, and the surrounding land is lush. The viaduct was built between 1828-1829 for the B&O Railroad, and was the first stone masonry railroad bridge built in the United States. It is named for notable Marylander Charles Carroll of Carrollton. This print is captioned "for the Methodist Protestant."

Creator

Date

circa 1830

Language(s)

Collection Number

1988.61

Dimensions

11 x 14 inches

Object ID

H116

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

3662

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.