Bookmark-Aerial Lift Bridge-Duluth MN

This varnished poster sized print by Duluth artist illustrator Gary Lundstrom features Duluth's 100-year-old Aerial Bridge during a beautiful summer day. The historic bridge is lifted and allows A great Lakes ore boat passage into the Duluth-Superior harbor. Ready for framing; this illustration captures the iconic landmark with dramatic beauty! Printed on quality 100 lb. gloss stock in Duluth, Minnesota. (Shipped rolled in mailing tube)

Note card 7 x 5 (blank inside)-Aerial Bridge Day (w ship) Historical facts and dates are on back side of the card. The dimensions of this card make it a ready to frame size.

11 oz. black ceramic mug featuring original dye sublimated design.

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Aerial Lift Bridge

The Aerial Lift Bridge is undoubtedly Duluth’s premier landmark. Constructed in 1904-05 at a cost of $111,000.00, its design was modeled after a bridge in Rouen, France. Originally built with a suspended carriage that traveled back and forth with passengers and vehicles, it was modified in 1929-30, with the addition of the vertical lift, span at a cost of $400,000.00. The vertical lift span is driven by four 125 h.p. direct current motors. Two 500-ton concrete counterweights at each end are raised and lowered to operate the bridge according to marine traffic. The top of the bridge at its center is 227 feet above the water, and the lift span is 386 feet long. At the height of the shipping season, the bridge may be raised and lowered up to 60 times a day.