The Whipple bridge cache is hidden next to the historic Normanskill Farm bridge. The Normans Kill Bridge was designated a National Register of Historical Place in 1971. It is known on the registry as the Whipple Cast and Wrought Iron Bowstring Truss Bridge. Designed by local engineer Squire Whipple (1804-1888) and fabricated in 1867 it was originally erected in a different location which reported as unknown by the National Registry. The bridge was moved to its present location over the Normanskill in 1900. It is one of a few Whipple Truss Bridges remaining in the United States.
To get to the Normanskill Bridge turn right off Delaware Avenue onto Normanskill Road just before the Town of Bethlehem. The road is a patch work of pavement and exposed yellow brick. About three quarters of a mile down the twists and turns the Whipple Truss Bridge is seen on the right. Normanskill Road continues on to the dog park, a parking lot, and the farm.
The Normanskill Farm is a city-owned park with a working farm, historic farm buildings, and is home to Albany’s Mounted Police Unit’s draft horses. In addition it contains Albany’s largest community garden, hiking trails, and a dog park.