Date Original
1873-1893
Description
This collection contains specifications and correspondence regarding proposed bridges over the Arkansas River at Little Rock, Arkansas in the 1890s.
Biographical/Historical Note
The first true non-railway bridge was completed across the Arkansas River at Little Rock. Built by the Pulaski County Government, it was designed for foot and wagon traffic. The bridge ran from the foot of Main Street in Little Rock to Maple Street on the north side of the river, and was known as 'The Free Bridge.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.056.014
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Arkansas River bridges at Little Rock records, 1873-1893
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Arkansas River bridges at Little Rock records, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History