Today in Wheeling History: July 25--A large mass of earth and timber collapsed into the excavation for the south abutment of the new Main Street Stone Bridge, causing significant damage and delaying the project (1891).
A mishap occurred at the construction site of the new stone bridge, resulting in the collapse of timber supports for the south abutment. The incident, which occurred around 12:20 PM, caused significant damage and set the project back by approximately two weeks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although there were several close calls. The contractors had been preparing to commence the stone work, but the weakened timber supports gave way, causing a mass of earth, rocks, and timber to fill up the excavation. The incident resulted in a loss of several thousand dollars and necessitated clearing the debris before resuming excavation. The contractors planned to reinforce the remaining embankment and proceed with caution to prevent further slips. (https://rb.gy/4jily) (https://rb.gy/p43v3) (https://rb.gy/rdkym)
A mishap occurred at the construction site of the new stone bridge, resulting in the collapse of timber supports for the south abutment. The incident, which occurred around 12:20 PM, caused significant damage and set the project back by approximately two weeks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although there were several close calls. The contractors had been preparing to commence the stone work, but the weakened timber supports gave way, causing a mass of earth, rocks, and timber to fill up the excavation. The incident resulted in a loss of several thousand dollars and necessitated clearing the debris before resuming excavation. The contractors planned to reinforce the remaining embankment and proceed with caution to prevent further slips. (https://rb.gy/4jily) (https://rb.gy/p43v3) (https://rb.gy/rdkym)
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