Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Monroe Street Bridge


The first bridge built at this site was a wooden structure built in 1888 and the second was of steel construction built in 1891.  The third claimed to be the longest concrete span in the world when completed in 1911.



The second Monroe Street Bridge, c. 1909


Another view of the second Monroe Street Bridge, c. 1908


Monroe Street Bridge, c. 1912.  The description on the card read "New [third] Monroe Street Bridge Spokane, Washington.  Largest Concrete Span In The World.

Third Monroe Street Bridge.



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