MINNEAPOLIS: BRIDGE, c1857. A view of the first suspension bridge in Minneapolis

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MINNEAPOLIS: BRIDGE, c1857. A view of the first suspension bridge in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS: BRIDGE, c1857.
A view of the first suspension bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the Mississippi River, built in 1855. Photographed by William Henry Illingworth, c1868

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Media ID 12569137

1855 1868 Board Engineering Henry Logging Minneapolis Mississippi River Pile Riverside Suspension Bridge Tower William Wood Wooden Illingworth

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MINNEAPOLIS: BRIDGE, c1857. A glimpse into the past reveals the first suspension bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, standing proudly over the majestic Mississippi River. This remarkable engineering feat was constructed in 1855 and captured for eternity by the lens of William Henry Illingworth around 1868. The photograph showcases a wooden marvel that connected communities and facilitated trade during a time when logging played a vital role in shaping the region's economy. The image portrays an exterior view of this architectural gem, with its towering suspension cables gracefully spanning across the river. The intricate pile structure supporting the bridge stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness during mid-19th century America. As we gaze upon this historical print from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, we are transported back to an era where wood was king and riverside towns thrived on commerce. It serves as a reminder of how infrastructure can shape societies and pave the way for progress. Let us appreciate this snapshot frozen in time – not just as a piece of art but also as a tribute to those who built it – their vision forever etched within these wooden beams that once carried countless travelers across waters that connect people and places.

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