This postcard shows the Broadway bridge over the Minnesota river at St. Peter. In the foreground is the western end of the bridge. A portion of the bridge deck collapsed in 1929 as a truck was being driven across it, leading to the construction of a new bridge at the same site.
This postcard shows a view of the Broadway Bridge over the Minnesota River. The photo was taken from a location on the west side of the river, north of the bridge, at the time of a flood.
A view of a narrow foot bridge crossing Flint Creek. The bridge is made out o f a log and had a railing. Thick forest grows on both sides of the creek.
A view of a small walking bridge over a lake near Vining. Lilly pads float near the bridge. A man and a small herd of goats stand on the other side of the bridge.
This postcard shows the railroad bridge that was south of St. Peter and is addressed to Miss Nathalie L. Asp, 224 24th Ave. E., Duluth, Minn.. The message on the back reads, "Dear Thalie: It's a shame, should have written long ago and here I never thanked you for that package you sent. The bread was fine, we all liked it- många tusen tack! I suppose you are going to Milw. soon, wish I could go too, but when it's cold the folks like to have me home. Does Uncle intend to go away this month? He was here a year ago. Suppose you hear from Nancy[?] often? I saw the Engdahl girls once since they came back X-mas. Will write you a letter soon. Give our love to Uncle, most to you, from your cousin Jen."
Spectators are seen watching the flood waters from the College (4th Street) Street bridge. The Riverside Livery is visible on the right. After several days of drenching rains along the Zumbro River basin, the river overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of early on June 26, 1908. The river rose at a rapid rate (four feet in 20 minutes) and did extensive damage to the business and residential sections of the city.
The new bridge across the Minnesota River at Broadway in St. Peter is shown next to the old bridge, which was built about 1887. The old bridge partially collapsed in 1929, making the construction of a new bridge a necessity.
The Narrows bridge spans the channel connecting the Upper Lake with Lower Lake Minnetonka. The north side of the channel is in the town of Orono, and its south side is in Tonka Bay.
View of the highway bridge and the railroad bridge that crossed Spring Lake east of St. Peter. The railroad bridge is in the foreground, and the highway bridge is in the distance to the north.
View of the Shakopee Bridge across Minnesota River looking towards town. Postmarked July 20, 1908, Shakopee. Message reads, "Hello, how are you. Was out last night with the bunch. Second handed is alright. Joe Schaefer." Address to Mr. Joe Mohrbacher, Belle Plaine, Minn.