Manuscript Database

Creator/Title

Watts, Edward. Louisville and Portland Canal plans, 1856. 2 sheets.

Call No.

Mss. AR W

Content

Designed by Edward Watts and drawn by W. H. Bradley, one sheet depicts one plan, one elevation and two sections of the lift lock. The second sheet shows an elevation, a section, and a plan of the lattice pivot bridge. A plan of the rollers is also included.

Subject Heading

Watts, Edward. Louisville and Portland Canal plans, 1856. 2 sheets.

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