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Press Release – 11/23/2021
LEWES SWING BRIDGE REMOVAL SET FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 The Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association (LJRBA) is excited to announce that the historic Lewes Railroad Swing Bridge will be … Read more
Railroad swing bridge project to start in November
After months of planning and meetings, members of the Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association are moving forward with plans aimed at preserving Lewes’ railroad history, which dates back to … Read more
Last Train to Lewes
These 3 pictures were generously donated by local resident Arlene Lawson. They show the last train to Lewes as it passed Ritter Lane in Lewes on December 15, 2017. The … Read more
Lewes railroad swing bridge set to be removed in 2021
The historic railroad swing bridge is set to be removed from the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal by the end of the year. The Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association has arranged for … Read more
Railroads and Fort Miles
Railroads have played an important role in making the modern history of Delaware. They were the brainchild of John M. Clayton of Dagsboro, who started planning the first railroad in … Read more
Lewes Railroad Swing Bridge, an Engineering Marvel
The Lewes railroad swing bridge, designated Railroad Bridge 38.71, carried the Delaware Coast Line Railroad over the Rehoboth Lewes Canal. The bridge was constructed in 1916 as part of the … Read more
47ABC Coverage of LJRBA
See the full news clip here: https://www.wmdt.com/2019/05/lewes-association-preserving-railroad-history-in-the-area/
Historic Lewes railroad swing bridge finds a home
Will be displayed along bike trail at end of American Legion Road by Nick Roth, reprinted with author’s permission After an extensive search, the Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association … Read more