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Thursday, March 09, 2006

Preservation Takes Off in Iowa

Photo HAER, Joe Elliott 1995.

The historic Hale 3-span bowstring iron bridge (1879) has been airlifted (in sections) by a pair of Iowa National Guard helicopters to a new home as a pedestrian bridge in Wapsie State Park, Iowa. This should be an inspiration to other states! Click for story

1 Comments:

Blogger Ron Jones said...

On June 27 the History Channel had an episode of "Mega Movers" about the Hale bridge move. Look for a repeat!

June 29, 2006  

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