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Listen: The Folk ProgramAerial shot viewing construction of the John E. Mathews Bridge - Jacksonville, Florida.
Image Number
RF00229
Photographer
Fisher, Robert E.
Date
1952
Date Note
Photographed on August 20, 1952.
Rights
Collection
Robert E. Fisher collection
Robert E Fisher Collection Series M82-145, Box 1, FF5, envelope 24
Robert E Fisher Collection Series M82-145, Box 1, FF5, envelope 24
Geographic Term
Subject Term
Physical Description
1 photonegative - b&w - 4 x 5 in.
General Note
Note the Gator Bowl Stadium at the bottom left of the image.
Accompanying note: "Aerial Arlington Bridge".
Biographical Note
Built between 1951 and 1953, it was dedicated to Judge Mathews who had advocated building the bridge since the early 1930s. It measures 7,382 feet long, and consists of six main panels and 59 approach spans.
Aerial shot viewing construction of the John E. Mathews Bridge - Jacksonville, Florida.
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