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ST. LOUIS: EADS BRIDGE. A view of the Eads Bridge, spanning the Mississippi River between East St
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ST. LOUIS: EADS BRIDGE. A view of the Eads Bridge, spanning the Mississippi River between East St
ST. LOUIS: EADS BRIDGE.
A view of the Eads Bridge, spanning the Mississippi River between East St. Louis, Illinois (foreground) and St. Louis, Missouri, as it appeared near the end of its construction, with the center and east arches not yet completed. Photographed c1874
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Media ID 12571497
1874 Arch Beach Bridge Construction East Engineering Illinois Mississippi River Riverboat Riverside Steam Steamboat Driftwood Eads Eads Bridge
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This photograph captures the grandeur of the Eads Bridge, an engineering marvel that spans across the mighty Mississippi River. Taken in 1874, near the end of its construction, this print showcases the bridge with its center and east arches still unfinished. The Eads Bridge stands as a symbol of innovation and progress during a time when America was rapidly expanding westward. Connecting East St. Louis, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri, it served as a vital link between these two bustling cities. In this image, we see the bridge stretching gracefully across the river's expanse, its towering arches reaching towards each other but not yet meeting. The surrounding landscape is dotted with driftwood along the riverside and a steamboat gliding through the water. The photographer has expertly captured both the beauty of nature and human ingenuity in this composition. The intricate details of construction are visible on closer inspection - evidence of meticulous planning and craftsmanship. As we gaze upon this historic snapshot from over a century ago, we can't help but appreciate how far technology has come since then. Yet at the same time, it reminds us to honor our past achievements and those who paved the way for modern infrastructure like bridges that connect communities across vast bodies of water.
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