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Third Avenue Bridge over the Olentangy River
- Constructed in 1918 as part of the “City Beautiful” movement of the early 20th century
- Concrete arch bridge designed by renowned engineer Wilbur Watson
- Design influenced by the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago
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King Avenue Bridge over the Olentangy River
- Partially constructed bridge withstood flood of 1913
- Construction completed in 1915
- First neoclassical concrete arch bridge constructed as part of the “City Beautiful” movement of early 20th century
- Concrete construction for dual purpose of being structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing
- Designed by renowned bridge engineer Wilbur Watson
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Beach Road Bridge over the Big Darby Creek
- Historic iron truss built circa 1888
- Best-preserved example of a “Whipple” through truss bridge in Central Ohio
- Dismantled in 1999, and reconstructed as a bikeway / pedestrian bridge at Alum Creek Park in Westerville, Ohio
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- Established in 1969 to archivally preserve historic structures prior to renovation or demolition
- Administered through the the National Park Service and the Library of Congress
- Documentation of structures through drawings, photographs, and written histories
- Documents are archived in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress
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Lane Avenue Bridge over the Olentangy River
- Constructed in 1918 as part of the “City Beautiful” movement of early 20th century
- Last remaining example concrete arch bridges designed by Watson over the “upper Olentangy” region
- Primary connection between The Ohio State University and land west of the Olentangy River
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Hoskins Road Bridge over the Scioto River
- Located in northern Delaware County, Ohio, was one of several important crossings of the Scioto River in Delaware County
- Built in 1915 to replace one that was lost in the historic 1913 flood
- The bridge type (Warren Pony Truss) was common in rural areas because it was relatively easy to manufacture, ship, and erect
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