14th Street Bridge
14 Aug 2022 11:12![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
karmicdragonflyThis is the oldest bridge in town, and is slated for replacement in the next few years, so I figured I should get some pictures while it is still around.
For years the bridge at this location was the ONLY bridge across the river, and required a toll. The current one was built in 1913.
It's sad when these old bridges deteriorate -- the new bridge looks like it will be a handsome design, but nothing beats the details that were built into the older bridges and buildings. Often with buildings in town, the facade is kept while the interior is rebuilt, and it's too bad that something like that couldn't be done with this bridge. But it is very low and subject to flooding, so presumably the replacement will be built higher.
So I had high hopes that I would be able to post an animated GIF to Imgur, and then have it play here. But sadly, the embed code doesn't work, so you'll have to click the link to see the animation --
And here is the still image --
For years the bridge at this location was the ONLY bridge across the river, and required a toll. The current one was built in 1913.
It's sad when these old bridges deteriorate -- the new bridge looks like it will be a handsome design, but nothing beats the details that were built into the older bridges and buildings. Often with buildings in town, the facade is kept while the interior is rebuilt, and it's too bad that something like that couldn't be done with this bridge. But it is very low and subject to flooding, so presumably the replacement will be built higher.
So I had high hopes that I would be able to post an animated GIF to Imgur, and then have it play here. But sadly, the embed code doesn't work, so you'll have to click the link to see the animation --
Mayo BridgeAnd here is the still image --