September 14, 2011 News+Features » Last Word

Bridging the Gaps 

Urban spelunker Lindsey Scherloum finds lost traces of the city's past

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The Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct, on Washington Boulevard, stands 75 feet over what was once Silver Lake. Built to withstand floods below and freight trains above, the massive structure boasts five arches between 80 and 100 feet wide -- each made of stone…

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