Comments on: Friday, Nov. 24, 1883: Stone Arch Bridge opens http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/oldnews/archives/211 Minnesota history at your fingertips Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:28:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Joe Duea http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/oldnews/archives/211#comment-6300 Joe Duea Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:25:55 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/oldnews/archives/211#comment-6300 Mr. Montgomery, It is not operating as a railroad bridge anymore; in fact it is a pedestrian bridge that is part of the "rounds" trail system in downtown Minneapolis. It is one of the most historic and beautiful sites within the downtown area. Fortunately the park board and other history groups have been doing quite a bit in this area in the past ten years or so to restore more historic places so everyone can enjoy them. I would highly suggest if have an opportunity that you spend some time looking at all of the great work that has been done. Mr. Montgomery,
It is not operating as a railroad bridge anymore; in fact it is a pedestrian bridge that is part of the “rounds” trail system in downtown Minneapolis. It is one of the most historic and beautiful sites within the downtown area. Fortunately the park board and other history groups have been doing quite a bit in this area in the past ten years or so to restore more historic places so everyone can enjoy them. I would highly suggest if have an opportunity that you spend some time looking at all of the great work that has been done.

]]> By: Capt. Ed Montgomery http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/oldnews/archives/211#comment-2494 Capt. Ed Montgomery Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:08:42 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/oldnews/archives/211#comment-2494 Is it still an operating RR bridge today? Or, hopefully, a bicycling walking bridge? As an out-stater, I've seen it plenty of times, but never really got close to it. If anybody has any info about it present use and accessability, please respond here or email me. Thank you! seaservice@centurytel.net Is it still an operating RR bridge today? Or, hopefully, a bicycling walking bridge? As an out-stater, I’ve seen it plenty of times, but never really got close to it. If anybody has any info about it present use and accessability, please respond here or email me. Thank you!

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]]> By: L. A. Ellis http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/oldnews/archives/211#comment-642 L. A. Ellis Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:21:59 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/oldnews/archives/211#comment-642 Wow! we should be thankful that industrialists had the visioin and took the initiative that has allowed citizens to be productive and prosporous and enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi. Think about the hurdles one would have to jump through today to build anything similar. Wow! we should be thankful that industrialists had the visioin and took the initiative that has allowed citizens to be productive and prosporous and enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi. Think about the hurdles one would have to jump through today to build anything similar.

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