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Oblique View North Side Since the day it opened, December 1, 1928, this structure is known as the most beautiful bridge ever built in Racine.
Terra Cotta bas relief panels adorn the sides with shields, symbols and Neptune-like faces that act as outlets for storm water. The panels seem to reflect the story of Racine, Wisconsin, and the United States. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008 |
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Bas relief sculpture with an eagle and buffalo According to the noted local historian, Gerry Karwowski, the art panels represent "...a cow for the dairy state, a schooner for the Great Lakes, a plow for the pioneer farmers, sheaves of wheat the first crops and of course the horns of plenty. It also is a patriotic bridge with another panel of the American Eagle and Buffalo."
He also mourns that the majority of Racine citizens, and many who use this bridge daily, are unaware of the unique beauty of this structure. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008 |
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A storm drain outlet Whatever these creatures represent, they line both sides of the bridge and act as water spouts. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008 |
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Pier Cap Panels Each pier cap sports a steel door like this one, with a shield of some sort. Vandals have damaged at least two of them. At one time, each pier cap had an ornate light standard and coach light fixture. Those were inexplicably removed in 1969 and two of them adorn the entry of the museum. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008 |
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The East Approach Note the mosaic panels in the center of the parapet wall. They are mirrored on the opposite parapet wall. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008 |
