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Hi, I am doing photo tours of each of the bridges and structures that crosses the Mississippi River, including both auto and rail bridges. I have found two conflicting dates for the opening of the Short Line bridge in Minneapolis (ex Milwaukee Road). The historical society and library came up with dates in 1902. The guide below has 1880. Any idea which one is right? Was there an earlier bridge between 1880 and 1902? Also, does anyone know details on the history of the Quincy Bridge? The first bridge was built in 1868. It was rebuilt on the same alignment in 1899. The 1899 bridge had wagon paths added to each side of the structure. The new highway bridge opened in 1930, so the wagon paths were removed from the 1899 bridge in the early 1930s. A new bridge was built on a new alignment in 1960. My question is when was the 1899 rail bridge removed? The only source I have found gives 1943, but that cannot be right since that would have meant no bridge for 17 years. It would also be nice to know when the wagon decks were removed. Thanks, -john-
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