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COLLAPSE OF BROWN’S FORD BRIDGE ON OSAGE RIVER

Posted on October 21, 2014 by admin

This “swinger” over the Osage at Brown’s Ford was built between 1912 and 1915 by E.A. Bledsoe and Ira Alspach, who also built the suspension bridge at Monegaw Springs.  (see earlier post here) On June 21, 1940, the aging Brown’s … Continue reading →

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SUSPENSION BRIDGE AT MONEGAW SPRINGS

Posted on October 7, 2014 by admin

“Swinging Bridge, Monegaw” (click to enlarge) Incredible 6 x 8 cabinet photograph of the SUSPENSION BRIDGE AT MONEGAW SPRINGS. Joe Dice wasn’t the only builder of suspension bridges in the Osage River valley. The plaque on this bridge reads: “19-Monegaw … Continue reading →

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