From "The History of New Haven Illinois" by Jimmie Chastain
Public Domain. Published 1923-1977 without copyright notice; Provided by the Internet Archive & University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library
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BH Photo #438050
Melissa, this Looks very Chicagoish regarding the design of the Plaque. The reason being is that we have a Bridge like this in Lanesboro in MN. That one is now open for pedestrians. A really neat Bridge. :-)
Thanks Tony ! Any and all information is appreciated !
Even without the plaques those funny little open finials were unique to Chicago Bridge Co. as well!
Thanks Luke ! Much appreciated !
Plaque matches up with this Chicago Bridge Co. built bridge, so I'd say it's an open-and-shut case: https://bridgehunter.com/mo/cedar/caplinger-mills/
Thank you Luke. I saw the same picture you posted but was unsure about posting it. Thank you for adding it !
Nice find, Melissa.
There is a photograph of this bridge in a book I own: White County Illinois a Pictorial History, published by Acclaim Press in 2007.
Jason, it would be wonderful if one of the three old bridges we have in White County (Cherry Shoals, Lowe, or Sigler) could be converted for pedestrian use. The areas the bridges are in are all private property farm ground. It is sad most people will never know they are there, or only see them in photographs. What's worse is those who know of their existence but do not see the historical importance and beauty of these bridges.