List of Bridges Across The Niagara River
The Niagara River saw the following crossings in the 19th century (in chronological order):
- John Roebling's Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge,
- Samuel Keefer's Honeymoon Bridge,
- Edward Serrell's Lewiston-Queenston Bridge,
- Schneider's cantilever (this bridge),
- Leffert Buck's arch bridge at the falls
- Buck's Niagara Railway Arch Bridge, built under and into the Roebling's suspension bridge.
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