Here is a Real
Photo Post Card (RPPC) of a three span bridge crossing the Boise River near Caldwell.
Written on the back "Idaho OSL Railroad" and "West of Caldwell one mi
crossing Boise River." We see an Oregon Short Line (OSL) train on the bridge at the time of the
photograph. 
In a quick search of other photos of mine and online I
have not yet confirmed if the bridge still exists or location. Comparing
photos as I write. If the bridge experts have any ideas please let me
know.
This third photo below is one I lightened up and gave a bit more contrast.
You can find also other bridges by searching this blog.
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1 comment:
I think this link to Google Maps shows a picture of where the bridge used to be: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Caldwell,+ID/@43.6774808,-116.7027498,205m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x54afb2bb781a17cb:0x6edc428b43754d9c!8m2!3d43.6629384!4d-116.6873596
This spot along the Boise River is be about a mile northwest of the Caldwell train depot, which is at 7th and Main Streets.
A very similar bridge spans the Boise River at Canyon Hill not far away: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Caldwell,+ID/@43.6886655,-116.6879977,3a,60y,48.07h,78.15t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sgxvzhjKZyUbVb5yF8P_2NQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!4m5!3m4!1s0x54afb2bb781a17cb:0x6edc428b43754d9c!8m2!3d43.6629384!4d-116.6873596!6m1!1e1
The two bridges were likely built during the same time period.
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