http://home.stlnet.com/~jimpotts/cor.htm This is one site in St Louis MO but it seems too late (1929) in time .GOOD NEWS!! The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge will re-open on April 7, 2001 to all non-vehicular traffic. After being closed for the winter the third season is about to start!! What a thrill to walk accross this 5,348 foot, 3-5/8 inch long piece of history...(that's over a mile!!!) The bridge opened at 1:45 PM on Saturday, July 20, 1929 and is still the 12th longest continuous span bridge in the world. With the Grand Opening the first weekend in June, 1999, it became the longest "Pedestrian" bridge in the world as well. The original building cost was between 2 and 2-1/2 million, in 1929 dollars. The toll was 35 cents for both car and driver, plus 5 cents for each additional passenger. It's the only bridge on Route 66 with a 24 degree bend in the middle! What a Lady!!! Hours will again be 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday thru November. Come on...take a walk into history. And again this year the admission is free! It has been closed since 1968 after the opening of the I-270 free bridge nearby. The structure is in remarkably good shape after all these years. The span was opened in September 1996 for a one day "open house" to build support for the project. Over 500 came to preview great things to come. Several other successful similar events have drawn thousands since then. The first phase of the plan will concentrate on structural and safety concerns to enable opening to the public in 1999. Over two thirds of the funding is in place for this basic work. Future improvements would include parking, rest areas, lighting and improved connections to existing trails. There are no plans to paint the non-structural surface rust. Jim Gilbert, President, Friends of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Group. For Information On Obtaining Souvenir Bridge Decking Please Use The E-Mail Address Below: E-mail:[email protected] [email protected] wrote: > My gggrandfather Joel Severs was suppose to have helped build the Chain of > Rocks Bridge in Missouri possibly around 1880. Can someone tell me what > county it is in and if there is any info on the bridge? Thank you. > > Kathy Pugh > > ==== Missouri Mailing List ==== > No Roll Calls on the list: please subscribe to and use > MO-ROLLCALL-L instead. > > ============================== > The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1