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.
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.
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.
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.
This booklet describes the planning and building of the Duluth Aerial Ferry Bridge in 1904-1905. Many photographs and drawings illustrate the progress and describe the working of the bridge. Details on dimensions, specifications, and costs of operation are provided.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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).
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.