The Cedar Avenue Bridge, Eagan Minnesota was constructed in 1890 and connected Dakota and Hennepin Counties over the Minnesota River. The Dakota County portion of the bridge was removed upon the completion of the new bridge in 1980. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
The program from the dedication of the Winona interstate bridge over the Mississippi River, Winona, Minnesota, on November 21, 1942. The total bridge cost was $1,500,000.
Image of a group of men leveling the ground behind a steam powered machine. A man appears in the foreground, seated on a second piece of equipment. Bridge over the Beaver River near Beaver Bay, Minnesota. Completed during the Trunk Highway 1 project, now known as Scenic Highway 61.
Notes dated October 17, 1924 regarding the location the bridge over the St. Croix River and the direction of the St. Croix River flow. The handwritten notes are written on an advertising borchure for the Custom Built Cadillac Fisher, St. Paul Cadillac Company.
Letter dated January 21, 1925 from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Comission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding bill to construct, re-construct, repair, maintain and operate inter-state bridges and question regarding purchase of existing toll bridges.
Letter dated February 17, 1925 from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding pending Wisconsin legislation pertaining to the interstate bridge.
Letter dated February 28, 1925 from M. W. Torkelsom, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding report of the conference on interstate bridges on the legislation in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Letter dated March 27, 1925 from W. F. Rosenwald, Minnesota Highway Department Maintenance Engineer toStillwater Mayor R. J. Coffeen including Order No. 4476 to extend temporary location of Trunk Highway No. 45 along the inter-state bridge to the Wisconsin state line.
Letter dated January 27, 1925 from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding resolution to be introduced to Wisconsin Senate and Assembly regarding the construction, re-construction, repair, maintenance and operation of inter-state bridges.
Letter dated March 12, 1925 from W. J. Madden, Stillwater Association of Public and Business Affairs to Asa G. Briggs, St. Paul Association of Public and Business Affairs suggesting that the City of St. Paul should share in the expense of a new bridge at Stillwater since many of the people crossing the bridge are travelling to and from St. Paul.
Letter dated March 27, 1928 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Senator Henrik Shipstead, asking for federal aid in building the interstate bridge at Stillwater.
Letter dated April 5, 1928 from Thomas Mac Donald, Chief of Bureau of Public Roads to Senator Henrik Shipstead clarifying federal aid available for bridges, and questioning the eligibility of federal aid for the interstate bridge because of the portion of the bridge within the Stillwater city limits.
Letter dated May 7, 1928 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Senator Henrik Shipstead, asking for his help in passing an amendment with regards to making federal funds available to municipalities with population over 2500 persons.
Letter dated January 17, 1887 and envelope from Senator Dwight M. Sabin to Stillwater City Engineer Lewis W. Clarke assuring full support of the bridge project.
Letter dated January 14, 1887 from Stillwater City Engineer Lewis W. Clarke to Senator Dwight M. Sabin regarding repairs to the Stillwater bridge and suggested changes for the bridge.
Letter dated January 28, 1887 from Major of Engineers Charles J. Allen to General James C. Duane suggesting shortening the draw of pontoon bridge from 330 to 200 feet.
Letter dated February 5, 1887 from Brig. General, Chief of Army Engineers James C. Duane to Senator Dwight M. Sabin indicating that the War Department has no authority over shortening the pontoon draws, as the bridge was built under the authority of the Minnesota Legislature.
Letter dated April 2, 1924 from City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Stillwater Mayor R. J. Coffeen regarding the proposed financing of the free interstate bridge.
Letter dated April 3, 1924 from Stillwater Mayor R. J. Coffeen to C. M. Babcock, Commissioner of Highways regarding ownership of the bridge, Chapter 323 of laws of 1921 and the role of the state highway commission.
Letter dated July 10, 1924 from Stillwater Mayor R. J. Coffeen to C. M. Babcock, Commissioner of Highways regarding maintenance, repair and ownership of proposed bridge, including Chap. 530 Laws 1919. Article 16 Constitution of Minnesota regarding Route No. 45.
Letter dated January 5, 1925 from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commissioner to Stillwater City AttorneyEdwin D. Buffington regarding St. Croix County's as opposed to the sate of Wisconsin's responsibility for maintaining a new bridge.
Letter dated January 12, 1925 from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding financing the bridge as a Federal Aid Project or ina another manner that is fair and equitable to both states (Minnesota and Wisconsin).
State of Minnesota Bill No. 1136 dated March 26, 1925 introduced by Senator Sullivan for an act relating to bridges across boundary waters between Minnesota and adjoining states.
Congressional Act H. R. 13502, dated January 8, 1929 authorizing the State of Minnesota and the State of Wisconsin to construct, maintain and operate a free highway bridge across the Saint Croix river at or near Stillwater, Minnesota.
Joint Resolution State of Minnesota S. F. 12 Relating to Interstate Bridges, introduced by Senator Sullivan on January 8, 1925 and passed on January 25, 1925 details the financial commitment of both states in the construction, repair and maintenance of interstate bridges.
Speech given on March 23, 1928 by N. O. Varnum of Hudson, Wisconsin, chairman of the Highway Committee of the County Board of St. Croix County to citizens of St. Joseph Township, Wisconsin regarding the interstate bridge.
Resolution dated October 2, 1924 requesting State Highway Commissioner of Minnesota to take over that part of the bridge owned by the city of Stillwater within the limits of the state of Minnesota and make it part of Trunk Highway No. 45. Includes part of Subdivision 1 of Section 13, Chapter 323, Laws 1921 relating to interstate bridges.
Notes dated July 28, 1924 of Hudson, Wisconsin Mayor George H. Tappins regarding cost of Hudson bridge. The handwritten notes are written on the back of a blank invoice for Consolidated Lumber Company, Retail Yards in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Letter dated January 21, 1929 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives requesting a copy of the bill recently passed authorizing a new bridge across Lake St. Croix at Stillwater.
Letter dated January 23, 1929 from Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding a copy of the bill recently passed by the House and soon to be passed by the Senate authorizing a new bridge across Lake St. Croix at Stillwater 1/23/1929
Letter dated January 21, 1929 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives expressing his happiness that the H. R. 13502 is anticipated to pass the Senate.
Telegram dated February 8, 1929 from August Andresen announcing that the Andresen Bill for construction of a new bridge at Stillwater was approved by the U. S. Senate, and would now go to the President for approval.
Letter dated February 9, 1929 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives thanking the Congressman for his support in putting the bill through.
Letter dated February 5, 1930 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Charles Lammers, Stillwater City Clerk enclosing original forms of Conveyance of Lands for Highway Purposes from the City of Stillwater.
Letter dated February 6, 1930 from N. O. Varnum, City Attorney of Hudson, Wisconsin to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington acknowledging receipt of the deeds for the Stillwater park property.
Letter dated February 8, 1930 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to N. C. Varnum, Hudson, Wisconsinen enclosing an order for $1.00 payable to the City of Stillwater for consideration for release deed given to St. Croix County for the land to be used for the approach to the new bridge across Lake St. Croix.
Letter dated February 8, 1930 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Mrs. Grace Maunsell, Stillwater City Treasurer, enclosing payment of $1.00 from St. Croix County for the release of deed which the City of Stillwater gave to St. Croix County.
Letter dated May 21, 1925 from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington reporting the proposed legislation recommended by the Wisconsin Highway Department had passed.
Letter dated February 16, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission regarding joint ownership of interstate bridge.
Letter dated January 15, 1925 from Hon. George Sullivan to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding his intention to draft a bill for the state of Wisconsin pertaining to the interstate bridge.
Letter dated January 20, 1925 from Hon. George Sullivan to City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington enclosing his draft of a bill for the state of Wisconsin regarding the interstate bridge.
Draft of a bill dated January 20, 1925 authorizing the Wisconsin State Highway Commission to construct, re-construct, repair, maintain and operate inter-state bridge.
Letter dated January 21, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commissionen regarding joint resolution passed in Minnesota and proposed bill authorizing the Wisconsin State Highway Commission to construct, re-construct, repair, maintain and operate inter-state bridges.
Letter dated January 21, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. George Sullivan enclosing correspondence from Wisconsin Highway Commission.
Letter dated January 23, 1925 from Hon. George Sullivan to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding letters sent to Wisconsin regarding inter-state bridge.
Letter dated January 26, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission regarding drafted bill and desire to build a bridge as soon as possible.
Letter dated March 27, 1928 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to W. J. Madden, Stillwater Association of Public and Business Affairs regarding Hudson Mayor N. C. Varnum's address to citizens of St. Joseph Township regarding the interstate bridge.
Letter dated February 18, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission regarding progress of legislation in Minnesota regarding interstate bridge.
Letter dated March 13, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission regarding the continuing progress of legislation in Minnesota and Wisconsin regarding the interstate bridge.
Letter dated March 13, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. George Sullivan regarding correspondence from the Wisconsin Highway Commission and the continued of legislation in Minnesota and Wisconsin regarding the interstate bridge.
Letter dated May 8, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Charles Lammers,Stillwater City Clerk instructing him to enter and record Order 4476.
Letter dated May 16, 1925 from Stillwater City AttorneyEdwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission regarding the progress of legislation in Wisconsin pertaining to the interstate bridge.
Letter dated July 13, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission requesting copy of bridge legislation that passed in Wisconsin.
Letter dated July 15, 1925 from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin J. Buffington clarifying the bridge legislation and reporting a copy would be sent as soon as it was available.
Letter dated July 16, 1925 from Thomas Mohn, City Attorney of Red Wing, MN to Stillwater City Attorney Buffington asking for a copy of the resolution dated October 2, 1924 giving the State of Minnesota the control of the bridge.
Letter dated July 17, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington Thomas Mohn, City Attorney of Red Wing enclosing and clarifying bridge resolution.
Letter dated August 4, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission for update on copy of bridge legislation as well as questions about Wisconsin ownership of the portion of the bridge in Wisconsin.
Letter dated August 6, 1925 from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington assuring him that the legislation would be mailed as soon as it had been published and clarified that Minnesota would remain in control of the portion of the bridge which was within the Wisconsin boundary.
Letter dated January 1, 1928 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission for update on progress of proposed interstate bridge at Stillwater.
Letter dated January 14, 1928 from H. J. Kuelling, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington clarifying costs and St. Croix County�s responsibility regarding payment.
Letter dated March 27, 1928 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to N. ). Varnum, of Hudson, Wisconsin, chairman of the Highway Committee of the County Board of St. Croix County, regarding the address to citizens ofSt. Joseph Township regarding the interstate bridge.
Letter dated March 30, 1928 from Senator Henrik Shipstead to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding an opinion from the Bureau of Public Roads pertaining to a request for federal aid for the interstate bridge.
Letter dated April 6, 1928 from Senator Henrick Shipstead to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington offering his continued assistance regarding the interstate bridge.
Letter dated May 11, 1928 from Senator Henrick Shipstead to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington indicating he would take up the federal aid proposal during the next session of Congress.
Letter dated January 18, 1929 from J. L. Watson, Right of Way Commissioner, Northern Pacific Railway Company to Frank T. Wilson, Stillwater regarding the dangerous proposed crossing at Mulberry Street and suggesting Chestnut Street as a safer alternative.
Letter dated February 28, 1929 from Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington enclosing copies of Public Law #740, which grants the consent of Congress to construct a bridge across the St. Croix River at Stillwater.
Public Law No. 740 H. R. 13502, approved February 13, 1929--An Act Authorizing the state of Minnesota and the State of Wisconsin to construct, maintain and operate a free highway bridge across the Saint Croix River at or near Stillwater, Minnesota.
Letter dated March 4, 1929 from C. M. Babcock, Commissioner of Highways to Hon. August H. Andresen, House of Representatives thanking him for his aid in securing the passage of Public Law No. 740.
Letter dated March 6, 1929 from August Andresen, House of Representatives to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding a letter from Mr. Babcock relating to the construction of the Stillwater bridge.
Letter dated March 9, 1929 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. August Andresen, U. S. House of Representatives thanking the Congressman for sending a printed copy of the bill.
Letter dated August 14, 1929 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to H. J. Hoffman, Minnesota State Highway Department regarding change in the location of the bridge.
Resolution dated December 17, 1929 authorizing the City of Stillwater to make and deliver a release of certain property for highway purpose to St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
Letter dated February 5, 1930 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to N. O. Varnum, City Attorney of Hudson,Wisconsin enclosing original forms of Conveyance of Lands for Highway Purposes from the City of Stillwater.
Letter dated September 29, 1924 from Minnesota Commissioner of Highways C. M. Babcock to Mayor Coffeen requesting formal resolution from Stillwater City Council regarding maintenance of bridge.
Letter dated October 2, 1924 from Stillwater Mayor R. J. Coffeen to C. M. Babcock, Commissioner of Highways regarding a special meeting and resolution passed regarding maintenance and ownership of the Stillwater portion of the bridge.
Letter dated October 23, 1924 from Minnesota Highway Department to J. T. Donaghey, Acting Highway Commissioner, Wisconsin Highway Commission advising the Wisconsin Highway Department to take over that portion of the bridge located in Wisconsin.
Letter dated December 27, 1924 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission asking describing the interstate bridge at Stillwater and wondering whether the state of Wisconsin is authorized to take over the portion of the bridge lying within the State of Wisconsin.
Letter dated January 8, 1925 from MN State Senator George M. Sullivan to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington announcing his intention to introduce a joint resolution between Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Wisconsin on the subject of interstate bridges.
Letter dated January 20, 1911 from E. J. Miller, Minnesota Highway Department to Stillwater City Engineer J. Abercrombie regarding the life expectancy, suggested method of repars and posted speed and wieght limits of the existing Stillwater pontoon bridge
Letter dated July 23, 1924 from Minnesota Commissioner of Highways C. M. Babcock to Mayor R. J. Coffeen declaring that no action taken on permanent designation of route to include interstate bridge.
Letter dated January 9, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. George Sullivan regarding correspondence to and from Wisconsin Highway Commission regarding interstate bridge.
Letter dated January 9, 1925 from Sillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission regarding errors mad by the Maintenance engineer about the length of the bridge and the percent of bridge located within Minnesota boundary.
An aerial view (for a 1961 Photo Contest) of the Duluth-Superior port and the incomplete high bridge, a tied-arch suspension span, whose construction began November 28, 1958 and was dedicated December 2, 1971.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections