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1. Aerial Lift Bridge: Letter about bridge design, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Jennings, E. B., Office of R. F. Hawkins Iron Works, Springfield, Massachusetts
Date Created:
1892-06-20
Description:
Letter to S.A. Thompson, Duluth, about bridge design.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

2. Anoka-Champlin bridge, Anoka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1884 - 1900
Description:
Original Anoka-Champlin bridge spanning the Mississippi River. It was constructed in 1884 and stood until 1929 when the current bridge was completed.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

3. Anoka-Champlin bridge, Anoka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
Looking across the newly constructed Anoka-Champlin bridge which was built in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4. Anoka-Champlin bridge marker, Anoka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
The Anoka-Champlin bridge plaque detailing construction of the 1929 bridge.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5. Bohannon, Sanders, Campbell and Swann Contractors, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Bridge construction site with contractors and engineers.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

6. Bohannon, Sanders, Campbell and Swann Contractors, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Bridge construction site with contractors and engineers.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

7. Bohannon, Sanders, Campbell and Swann Contractors, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Bridge construction site with contractors and engineers.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. Bohannon, Sanders, Campbell and Swann Contractors, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Bridge construction site with contractors and engineers.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

9. Bohannon, Sanders, Campbell and Swann Contractors, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Bridge construction site with contractors and engineers.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

10. Bridge Building the First Span, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Blamey, John L.
Date Created:
1960
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

11. Bridge collapse at Vicksburg Ferry, Flora Township, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914
Description:
View of the collapsed bridge after the well-drillling rig broke through while crossing on April 18, 1914. Notice the horse and wagon in the river. A few days before this, Marie Binger Bailey's uncle, Bernard Binger, had crossed the bridge with two loads of lumber. His daughter wrote: "The Angels are here."
Contributing Institution:
Renville County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

12. Bridge over Lilac Way under construction, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Date Created:
1940
Description:
West Broadway Bridge Over Lilac Way (Highway 100) under construction.
Contributing Institution:
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

13. Bridge Paving on Beaver Bay Bridge at Trunk Highway 1, near Beaver Bay, Minnesota

Date Created:
1922 - 1925
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Lake County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Bridge #1570 S.R.H. #32 over Rapid River at Clementson, Minnesota

Creator:
Gjelhaug, J. A.
Date Created:
1900 - 1920
Description:
Bridge #1570 S.R.H. #32 over Rapid River at Clementson, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Lake of the Woods County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

15. Bridge under construction in northeastern Minnesota

Creator:
Aubin, Polydore (Paul) N., 1884-1972
Date Created:
1940 - 1960
Description:
Panoramic view of a bridge under construction being built by American Bridge Company. The location of the bridge being constructed is unknown. Depicted in the foreground of the photograph are building materials and railroad tracks.
Contributing Institution:
Hibbing Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

16. Bridge under construction, northeastern Minnesota

Creator:
Aubin, Polydore (Paul) N., 1884-1972
Date Created:
1940 - 1960
Description:
Panoramic view of a bridge under construction being built by American Bridge Company. The location of the bridge being constructed is unknown. Depicted in the foreground of the photograph are building materials and railroad tracks.
Contributing Institution:
Hibbing Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

17. Brief Historical Sketch of Bridge across St. Croix Lake at Stillwater

Date Created:
1925
Description:
Detailed report, dated 1925, of the history of the bridges across Lake St. Croix at Stillwater beginning in 1875.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

18. City of Stillwater Resolution, December 17, 1929

Creator:
Buffington, Edwin D.
Date Created:
1929-12-17
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Bills (legislative records)

19. Congressional Act H. R. 13502

Creator:
Senator Henrik Shipstead
Date Created:
1929-01-08
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Bills (legislative records)

20. Contract between Hewitt Bridge Company and the City of Stillwater, Minnesota

Creator:
Hewett Bridge Company
Date Created:
1911-02-04
Description:
Contract dated February 4, 1911 between Hewitt Bridge Co. and the City of Stillwater for steel and rods for bridge
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Contracts

21. Dedication of the Winona Bridge, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
City of Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1942-11-21
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Programs

22. Draft of a bill authorizing the Wisconsin State Highway Commission to construct and operate inter-state bridges

Creator:
Sullivan, George
Date Created:
1925-01-20
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Bills (legislative records)

23. Financial responsibility of municipalities for use of Stillwater Bridge

Date Created:
1901 - 1907
Description:
Toll Schedule Resolutions charging municipalities for use of Stillwater Bridge 1901-1907.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Resolutions (administrative records)

24. Hudson-Lakeland Bridge Toll Rates

Date Created:
1923?
Description:
Hudson-Lakeland Bridge Toll Schedule, undatedn with rates for foot traffic, teams, equipment, animals and bicycles.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

25. Joint Resolution State of Minnesota S. F. 12 Relating to Interstate Bridges

Creator:
Senator George N. Sullivan
Date Created:
1925-01-25
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Bills (legislative records)

26. Letter and envelope from Senator Dwight M. Sabin to Stillwater City Engineer Lewis W. Clarke, January 17, 1887

Creator:
Sabin, Dwight M., Senator
Date Created:
1887-01-17
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

27. Letter from August Andresen, House of Representatives to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, March 6, 1929

Creator:
Andresen, August
Date Created:
1929-03-06
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

28. Letter from Brig. General, Chief of Army Engineers James C. Duane to Senator Dwight M. Sabin, February 5, 1887

Creator:
Duane, James C.
Date Created:
1887-02-05
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

29. Letter from City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Honorable George Sullivan, January 9, 1925

Creator:
Buffington, Edwin D.
Date Created:
1925-01-09
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

30. Letter from C. M. Babcock, Commissioner of Highways to August H. Andresen, March 4, 1929

Creator:
Babcock, C. M.
Date Created:
1929-03-04
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

31. Letter from E. J. Miller, Minnesota Highway Department Assistant Bridge Engineer to J. Abercrombie, Stillwater City Engineer, January 10, 1923

Creator:
Miller, E. J.
Date Created:
1923-01-20
Description:
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
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

32. Letter from Engineeer M. W. Torkilson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, February 17, 1925

Creator:
Torkelson, M. W.
Date Created:
1925-02-17
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

33. Letter from Engineeer M. W. Torkilson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, January 21, 1925

Creator:
Torkelson, M. W.
Date Created:
1925-01-21
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

34. Letter from Engineeer M. W. Torkilson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, January 27, 1925

Creator:
Torkelson, M. W.
Date Created:
1925-01-27
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

35. Letter from George M. Sullivan, Minnesota State Senator to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, January 8, 1925

Creator:
Sullivan, George M.
Date Created:
1925-01-08
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

36. Letter from H. J. Kuelling, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, January 14, 1928

Creator:
Kuelling, H. J.
Date Created:
1928-01-14
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

37. Letter from Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, February 28, 1929

Creator:
Andresen, August
Date Created:
1929-02-28
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

38. Letter from Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, January 23, 1929

Creator:
Andresen, August
Date Created:
1929-01-23
Description:
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
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

39. Letter from Hon. George Sullivan to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, January 23, 1925

Creator:
Sullivan, George
Date Created:
1925- 01-23
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

40. Letter from Hon. George Sullivan to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, January 15, 1925

Creator:
Sullivan, George
Date Created:
1925-01-15
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

41. Letter from Hon. George Sullivan to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, January 20, 1925

Creator:
Sullivan, George
Date Created:
1925-01-20
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

42. Letter from J. L. Watson, Right of Way Commissioner, Northern Pacific Railway Company to Frank T. Wilson, Stillwater, January 18, 1929

Creator:
Watson, J. L.
Date Created:
1929-01-18
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

43. Letter from Major of Engineers Charles J. Allen to General James C. Duane, January 28, 1887

Creator:
Charles J. Allen
Date Created:
1887-01-28
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

44. Letter from Minnesota Commissioner of Highways C. M. Babcock to Mayor R. J. Coffeen, September 29, 1929

Creator:
Babcock, C. M.
Date Created:
1924-09-29
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

45. Letter from Minnesota Commissioner of Highways C. M. Babcock to Stillwater Mayor R. J. Coffeen, July 23, 1924

Creator:
Babcock, C. M.
Date Created:
1924-07-23
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

46. Letter from Minnesota Highway Department Maintenance Engineer to J. T. Donaghey, Acting State Highway Engineer, Wisconsin Highway Commission, October 23, 1924

Creator:
Minnesota State Highway Department
Date Created:
1924-10-23
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

47. Letter from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, August 6, 1925

Creator:
Torkelson, M. W.
Date Created:
1925-08-06
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

48. Letter from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington, January 12, 1925

Creator:
Torkelson, M. W.
Date Created:
1925-01-12
Description:
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).
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

49. Letter from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City AttorneyEdwin D. Buffington, May 21, 1925

Creator:
Torkelson, M. W.
Date Created:
1925-05-21
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

50. Letter from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin J. Buffington, July 15, 1925

Creator:
Torkelson, M. W.
Date Created:
1925-07-15
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)
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