"Old" Union Pacific Railroad Truss Bridge over Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska - $4 - (Dayton, OH)
Union Pacific Bridge, Omaha, Nebraska Old Railroad Truss Bridge over Missouri River Connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa with Omaha, Nebraska NOTE people sitting along the river on the right FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the United States. Shipping Worldwide is $1.15. “I strive to deliver 5-star customer service” PLEASE view pictures of this item in upper left for condition and for any flaws or concerns that may exist. Please contact me before you bid if you have any questions. This wonderful old early 1900's undivided back postcard is a great addition to any collection. E. G. Bilz, Pub., Omaha Postmarked in Stratton, Nebraska June 9, 1906 Postcard measures 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches Historical Notes This is the second Union Pacific Bridge built at this location south of Mason Street, built in 1889. It was replaced in 1916-1917 by the present structure still standing in 2006. Source: Don Snoddy, Retired Historian for the Union Pacific Railroad. The Union Pacific Missouri River Bridge is a rail truss bridge across the Missouri River connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa with Omaha, Nebraska. When the first railroad bridge on the site opened on March 27, 1872, it connected the First Transcontinental Railroad to the eastern United States. The bridge was rebuilt twice, with the current bridge opening on December 20, 1916. When the Union Pacific began heading west from Omaha in 1862 there were no railroads connecting to it from the east. After the Chicago and North Western Railway reached Council Bluffs in 1867, the Union Pacific for a while tried to run freight trains across the frozen river during the winter.[citation needed] The Union Pacific Transfer company maintained a ferry service from 1866 to 1872. The new single-track railway bridge was completed in 1872. It was the first bridge to span the Missouri River at any point. PLEASE read carefully the description, conditions, and cost BEFORE you bid. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. PayPal is the preferred …
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