10. The Owners of Hell Gate Bridge Have Changed

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Photo by Dave Frieder

When it was completed in 1917, the Hell Gate Bridge was part of the New York Connecting Railroad and Pennsylvania Railroad. The PRR, which entirely funded the project, originally owned the bridge. Now, it’s owned and maintained by Amtrak.

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Hell Gate Bridge at night

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Next, check out some urban exploration photos atop the Hell Gate Bridge.