Relic of the Old Florida Keys Overseas Railroad is a photograph by John M Bailey which was uploaded on May 12th, 2013.
Relic of the Old Florida Keys Overseas Railroad
The Camelback Bridge in the Florida Keys, also known as the Bahia Honda Rail Bridge, was built as a railroad truss bridge by Henry Flagler. After the... more
Title
Relic of the Old Florida Keys Overseas Railroad
Artist
John M Bailey
Medium
Photograph
Description
The Camelback Bridge in the Florida Keys, also known as the Bahia Honda Rail Bridge, was built as a railroad truss bridge by Henry Flagler. After the railroad was partially destroyed in the 1935 Labor Day hurricane the state of Florida purchased the bridge to be used as part of the Overseas Highway to Key West. Since the space between the two trusses was too narrow for car lanes, they built the highway on top of the truss bridge. In 1972 it was replace by a modern bridge and is now left to slowly disintegrate into the ocean. Two spans were removed to allow boat traffic and several signs are posted on the remaining spans warning boaters of possible falling debris.
This image is featured in the Fine Art America Group "Bridges of Any Kind."
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May 12th, 2013
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Comments (27)
Toni Abdnour
This really caught my eye, made me look twice, and found the need to share it! Wonderful work, John! l/f/tw/g+
Linda Troski
Hope they find a use for it. I always think, at least there will be a photo of what used to be.
Rebecca Korpita
This bridge gives me the heebie geebies and draws me at the same time. Great capture John! L/F/T
Guido Strambio
Stunning composition and wonderful clarity! Pleasing perspective and depth. Gorgeous natural colors. l/f