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An early illustration of the old covered bridge that spanned the Shenango River at the end of West Washington Street. The river was much wider back then. The old canal dam can be seen to the right and the towpath of the former Beaver & Erie Canal is visible along the far bank. The First Christian Church (apparently minus its tall steeple) is visible in background, while the old St. Mary’s Catholic Church is visible to far left. There was no road straight up the hill into the West Side yet and at the west end of the bridge you turned north or south. A man named Byers was said to have a house on the small island and raised vegetables there. The west bank of the river was filled in over time. (c1869) Full Size |
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