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Davenport Bridge of 1856

Davenport Bridge of 1856 Near this spot and upon these stones rested the first bridge to span the Mississippi River. The first train consisting of a locomotive and eight cars passed over the...

Davenport Bridge of 1856

Near this spot and upon these stones rested the first bridge to span the Mississippi River.

The first train consisting of a locomotive and eight cars passed over the bridge April 22, 1856.

Submitted by
Bryan Arnold
@nanowhiskers

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