Balustrade Removal on Arlington Memorial Bridge
Summary
A contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge’s granite balustrade to an off-site location for comprehensive cleaning and repair.
The structure that supports the balustrade needs to be replaced, and this is the first time all of the stone has been removed since 1932. When the new structure is complete, workers will reinstall the granite balustrade in the exact same locations where they have been for the last 86 years. This is important because it will help maintain the bridge's historic fabric and function.
Tags
george washington memorial parkway
amb
arlington memorial bridge
balustrade
construction
removal
national park service
nps
gwmp
media quality
media use
granite
restoration
balustrade removal
bridge s granite balustrade
granite balustrade
structure
off site location
locations
first time
national parks gallery
ultra high resolution
high resolution
virginia
washington dc
united states
historic landmarks
Date
1932
Location
Source
National Parks Gallery
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication