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Listen: The Blues ProgramClose-up view showing construction of the John E. Mathews Bridge - Jacksonville, Florida.
Image Number
RF00267
Photographer
Fisher, Robert E.
Date
1952
Date Note
Photographed on September 15, 1952.
Rights
Collection
Robert E. Fisher collection
Robert E Fisher Collection Series M82-145, Box 1, FF7, envelope 2
Robert E Fisher Collection Series M82-145, Box 1, FF7, envelope 2
Subject Term
Physical Description
1 photonegative - b&w - 4 x 5 in.
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.
Close-up view showing construction of the John E. Mathews Bridge - Jacksonville, Florida.
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