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Crossing the Mohawk
Early spans were swept away before modern-day bridges gave cars, trains ready access Posted on January 22, 2012.
This photograph from the top of the Hotel Van Curler (now Schenectady County Community College) shows the new Western Gateway Bridge sometime in 1926. The structure survived for almost 50 years before being replaced in 1973. (Photo courtesy of the Schenectady County Historical Society)
This 1909 Selden carrying four women drove across the old Freeman’s Bridge from Glenville and took a right-hand turn before heading into downtown Schenectady sometime before 1914. On the right is the Erie Canal and its towpath. (Photo courtesy of the Schenectady County Historical Society)
Another view of the old Freeman's Bridge from 1984. (Photo courtesy of the Schenectady County Historical Society)
This aerial photograph from the 1984 Gazette shows the older Freeman’s Bridge and the current structure as it was being built. (Photo courtesy of the Schenectady County Historical Society)
This photograph from McLane’s Hotel in Rexford taken circa 1890 shows the Erie Canal Aqueduct on the left and the Rexford Bridge on the right. Looking toward the south side of the river also pictured the old Williams Hotel and the old New York Central railroad station. (Photo courtesy of the Schenectady County Historical Society)
