2nd Street Bridge Construction

Construction on the $4.7 million George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge started in June 28 and took just over a year to complete, with the opening held October 31, 1929. President Herbert Hoover attended the bridge's dedication, which attracted a large crowd despite controversy surrounding the new toll bridge. Residents were frustrated that they had to pay 35 cents until 1937, and then 25 cents until tolls were removed in 1946. Tolling ended when the bonds were paid off earlier than expected due to World War II and the large presence of military operations in the area.

Jeffersonville, Indiana · United States