Canal bridges in the Chesapeake City area

Canal bridges in the Chesapeake City area – circa 1907 – 1949: High Bridge – Part 2

 

Here’s a shot of the wooden swing bridge (High Bridge) looking north towards Chesapeake City’s Hemphill Street. This bridge spanning the narrow canal was activated by the tender engaging a small electric motor. The bridge pivoted from the North Side and swung towards the east. Note the bridge tender’s shack at left.