1915 - Click image for more old photos
This bridge was built in 1899 - a previous was built in 1879
The first was built by Ralph Mann in 1842, being the only bridge between Allegan and LaKe Michigan.
| ............................................................. A 1956 ANTIQUE AUTO TOUR CROSSING THE NEW RICHMOND BRIDGE Vern took these photos with the Argus C3 Camera he purchased while stationed in Norfolk in 1954 click car to view 5 CARS IN MORE DETAIL |
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Bridge still used in 1992
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Vern's photo at turn of the century
The bridge has been made the center of a new park - Click Photo Below
You can see the Rail Road Bridge in the background
VIEW PARK: MASTER PLAN
TURNING THE BRIDGE
There is this Under Pass at the North end of the auto Bridge
Vern has driven through here many times on his way to Holland
It allows One-Way traffic only
The bridge was built in 1907
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