No. 502 People have always watched the aerial bridge. Engineer C.A.P. Turner, of the Gillette-Herzog Manufacturing Company of Minneapolis, designed the Ferry Bridge with Suspended Car Transfer in February 1901, meeting federal specifications. Bids were opened March 25, 1901, but only one was received. The Duluth Canal Bridge Company was awarded the contract but abandoned the work. In February 1904, the Modern Steel Structural Company of Waukesha, Wisconsin was issued a contract. Work began July 20, 1904. On February 23, 1905, with a full complement of local dignitaries at hand, the bridge was first operated. Regular service began the next day according to newspaper accounts. The city engineer's report for 1905 stated that the bridge was "completed and commenced operation on May 5, 1905, and a few problems were corrected in running the bridge over the next few days." This post card was mailed in 1914.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The Interstate toll bridge was built between 1896 and 1897, dedicated on July 13, 1897, with more than 4,000 spectators and dignitaries participating or looking on. It connected Rice's Point of Duluth with Connor's Point of Superior, Wisconsin. It was property of the Duluth-Superior Bridge Company, a subsidiary of the Great Northern Railroad. It closed to use on December 3, 1961, the day after the toll-free High Bridge opened. The Interstate bridge was replaced by the High Bridge or the Blatnik Bridge as it was renamed September 24, 1971. The Interstate bridge was struck by vessels and damaged more than once. Considerable damage was sustained in 1906 and 1924.
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University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
A view (for a 1961 Photo Contest) of the Duluth-Superior high bridge's first span being lowered into place after construction began two years before on November 28, 1958.
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University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The 1927 Lester River Bridge is a stone-faced concrete arch bridge that carries London Road-Congdon Boulevard (Minnesota Highway 61) over the Lester River in the northeastern portion of the city of Duluth.
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University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
This is the original Swinging Bridge in Jay Cooke State Park, built by the Forest Service in 1924. Later, the bridge was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps using a design by Oscar Newstrom.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
A person is standing on the bridge. The Forest Service built the first Swinging Bridge of logs and rope in 1924. Later, the bridge was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps using a design by Oscar Newstrom.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
A person is standing on the bridge. The Forest Service built the first Swinging Bridge of logs and rope in 1924. Later, the bridge was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps using a design by Oscar Newstrom.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
A person is walking across the bridge. The Forest Service built the first Swinging Bridge of logs and rope in 1924. Later, the bridge was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps using a design by Oscar Newstrom.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
This is the original Swinging Bridge in Jay Cooke State Park, built by the Forest Service in 1924. Later, the bridge was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps using a design by Oscar Newstrom.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The smaller Lester Park Rustic Bridge in 1928. A larger, more complete Rustic Bridge was built in 1897 then reduced in size and finally removed in 1931.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The smaller Lester Park Rustic Bridge in 1928. A larger, more complete Rustic Bridge was built in 1897 then reduced in size and finally removed in 1931.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The Lester River Bridge, Bridge Number 5772 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lester River and bridge; Seven Bridges Road; white pine trees; park.
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University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The Lester River Bridge, Bridge Number 5772 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lester River and bridge; Seven Bridges Road; white pine trees; park; women
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The Lester River Bridge, Bridge Number 5772 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lester River and bridge; Seven Bridges Road; birch trees; park
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The Lester River Bridge, Bridge Number 5772 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lester River and bridge; Seven Bridges Road; birch trees; park
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The Lester River Bridge, Bridge Number 5772 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lester River and bridge; Seven Bridges Road; white pine trees; park
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections