Elm Street Stone Arch Bridge, Stone arch bridge in Pine Hill, Shandaken, United States
Elm Street Stone Arch Bridge is a stone arch structure crossing Alton Creek in Shandaken. The crossing links two streets and includes modern water management features along its eastern side.
A local stonemason named Matthew G. Thompson built this bridge in the early 1900s using traditional techniques. The structure follows stoneworking methods passed down from earlier generations.
The structure stands near Morton Memorial Library and the former District School No. 14, which currently houses the Shandaken Historical Society.
You can walk across the bridge or explore the area around Alton Creek, as the original structure remains in use today. The best time for viewing is during daylight, when stone details are clearly visible.
The bridge was built with rough stone from local sources, with each stone randomly placed. The most notable details are the central keystone and curved voussoirs that hold the structure together.
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