Thanks, Linda! This was shot from a floating dock at Black River Wharf [14th & Broadway]. You are the only person I have seen talking about the anniversary of the bridges. You’d think the city or port authority would at least mention it on their websites.
Hi Lisa. Yes, I brought this up to the Lorain Historical Society. I think in honor of the Twin Bridges — there should be a bridge festival in Lorain this year. From the Lorain Public Library’s website:
H.G. Van Wagnen is elected as mayor in January, 1940.
On June 23, 1940 work continues on Lorain’s two new bridges; and a new Isaly’s Dairy Store is opening at 1920 Broadway.
The Central High Level Bridge and Erie Avenue Bascule Bridge are dedicated on September 25, 1940.
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Fantastic photograph! Did you take in while in a boat in the river? Both the High Level Bridge and the Bascule Bridge are 75 years old this year.
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Thanks, Linda! This was shot from a floating dock at Black River Wharf [14th & Broadway]. You are the only person I have seen talking about the anniversary of the bridges. You’d think the city or port authority would at least mention it on their websites.
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Hi Lisa. Yes, I brought this up to the Lorain Historical Society. I think in honor of the Twin Bridges — there should be a bridge festival in Lorain this year. From the Lorain Public Library’s website:
http://www.lorainpubliclibrary.org/research/local-research/local-history-resources/history-of-lorain-ohio–chronology#1920
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H.G. Van Wagnen is elected as mayor in January, 1940.
On June 23, 1940 work continues on Lorain’s two new bridges; and a new Isaly’s Dairy Store is opening at 1920 Broadway.
The Central High Level Bridge and Erie Avenue Bascule Bridge are dedicated on September 25, 1940.
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