Eads Bridge opening... St. Louis...
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG, July 10, 1874
- Eads Bridge construction completed - opening
- East St. Louis, Illinois & St. Louis, Missouri
- Mississippi River - Riverfront area
Here is a uncommon publication from the capital of the Confederacy just a decade earlier. This issue measures 25 x 18 inches.
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "The Great Bridge Of the World" (see images) Coverage on the opening of the Eads Bridge which connects East St. Louis with St. Louis over the Mississippi River.
Complete with 4 pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.
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