The free 'people's bridge' opened in January 1917
Much debate and public votes finally led to a $6.2 million bridge that was opened in grand ceremony on Jan. 20, 1917. It eventually became known as the MacArthur Bridge.
Source: stltoday.com
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Much debate and public votes finally led to a $6.2 million bridge that was opened in grand ceremony on Jan. 20, 1917. It eventually became known as the MacArthur Bridge.
A big crowd in 1906 witnessed the event, followed by a long parade.
The sidewheel steamboat City of St. Louis played a prominent role in the maintenance of the St. Louis waterfront for many years.