Happy 100 to the Fort Smith bridge
The Garrison Avenue Bridge is 100 years old
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Fort Smith Times Record May 9, 1905: The ambassador from Italy to the United States, Baron Emondo Mayo des Planches, visits Fort Smith during a tour of the southwest. A reception for him is held at the Hotel Main. May 9, 1980: The first planeload of about Cuban refugees lands at the 188th on their way to Chaffee. About 20,000 refugees passed through the 188th. May 10, 1875: Federal Judge Isaac C. Parker presides over his first court session in Fort Smith. Of 18 tried for murder, 15 are convicted and eight sentenced to die. May 10, 1992: Mayor Ray Baker and former Mayor Bill Vines offic...