Duluth Lift Bridge
by Kristin Elmquist
Title
Duluth Lift Bridge
Artist
Kristin Elmquist
Medium
Photograph
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The Aerial Lift Bridge (earlier known as the Aerial Bridge or Aerial Ferry Bridge) is a major landmark in the port city of Duluth, Minnesota. The span is a vertical lift bridge, which is rather uncommon, but it began life as an extremely rare transporter bridge�the first of just two such bridges ever constructed in the United States. Originally built in 1905, the bridge was upgraded in 1929�30 to the current lifting design and continues to operate today. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1973. A maritime museum maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers exists near the site of the bridge. I liked the reflection in the water that remained on the walkway from an earlier rain in the day.
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September 28th, 2011
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Comments (17)
Megan Walsh
I know this bridge well. Going to Park Point to swim. Thanks for the memories Kristin :) voted, lf
Kristin Elmquist
Thanks, Neal, for featuring this one in the All Things Reflective Group. I appreciate it. :)
Kristin Elmquist
Thanks, Bruce, for featuring this image in the Architecture Group. I appreciate it. :)
Kristin Elmquist
Sure, Bruce, put it up and let me know so I can see. I've never been to the East Coast except to go to NYC for a few days on business with no time to take photos. Thanks for your comment. :)
Bruce Carpenter
a beautifully lit picture, Kristin have you ever seen the railroad bridge in borne mass over the cape cod canal, the same type of bridge, if you want i can put up a photo of it.