Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge

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Stock #:50665
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: Parkersburg
State: West Virginia (WV)
County: Wood
Publisher: Valley News Service
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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"Crossing the Beautiful Ohio" The Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge on U. S. 50, and near Ohio 7 was built in 1915. Is if suspension type, four spans of 800 ft., 300 ft., 400 ft., and 200 ft., respectively. Roadway is 25 food width, with a 5 foot sidewalk. Purchased by the State of W. Va. on June 17, 1937 for the sum of $1,088,000.

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