RAMSEY COUNTY: SAINT PAUL: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: BRIDGE DIVISION:

An Inventory of Its Drawings, Blueprints, and Plans at the Minnesota Historical Society

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	Creator:	Saint Paul (Minn.). Department of Public Works. Bridge Division.
	Title:	Drawings, Blueprints, and Plans.
	Dates:	1872-2002.
	Language:	Materials in English.
	Quantity:	1.8 cubic feet (1 double oversize box, 5 oversize folders, and 1 map tube box).
	Location:	See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

Paper, linen, and blueprint drawings of all aspects of bridge construction and reconstruction, including proposals, cross sections, piers, masonry, elevations, abutments, spans, trusses, electrical, girders, railings, retaining walls, and bents. The materials document many of St. Paul's bridges, with particularly large runs for the Fort Snelling, Lafayette, Minnehaha Street, Sixth Street, and Wabasha Street bridges. There are also two maps detailing all the city's bridges in January 2002.

The bridges spanned roads, the Mississippi River, and railroad tracks, particularly those of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company.

The files also contain a 1931 drawing of the water tank at the municipal barge terminal.

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[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Saint Paul (Minn.). Department of Public Works. Bridge Division. Drawings, Blueprints, and Plans. Minnesota Historical Society.

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Accession Information:

Accession numbers: 2004-68; 2016-56

Processing Information:

Processed by: Debbie Sher, June 2004

Catalog ID number: 002953939

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION


Location
126.I.1.2	Broadway Street over Mississippi River, undated, 1888-1920. 19 sheets (rolled together):
		Various measurements; ink on linen. Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
		81. Sheet 1 of 20. Proposed plan of Broadway Bridge, February 1890.
		82. Sheet 2 of 20. Proposed plan of bridge across Mississippi River from Broadway to State Street, December 1888.
		83. Sheet 3 of 20. Profile, Broadway on State Street, March 1920.
			Ink and pencil on paper.
		84. Sheet 4 of 20. Broadway Bridge across Mississippi River, 1890.
		85. Sheet 5 of 20. Masonry for Broadway Bridge, December 1889.
		86. Sheet 6 of 20. Piers 12 and 13, February 1890.
		87. Sheet 7 of 20. Location of government dam, February 1890.
		88. Sheet 8 of 20. Layout, undated.
		89. Sheet 9 of 20. Plan of north approach of Broadway Bridge, February 1890.
		90. Sheet 10 of 20. Missing.
		91. Sheet 11 of 20. Elevation, February 1890.
		92. Sheet 12 of 20. Layout, undated.
		93. Sheet 13 of 20. Location of bridge, May 1889.
		94. Sheet 14 of 20. Layout, undated.
		95. Sheet 15 of 20. Plan of Pier 14, undated.
		96. Sheet 16 of 20. West Abutment, March 1890.
		97. Sheet 17 of 20. Map showing Mississippi River, one mile each side of Broadway, undated.
		98. Sheet 18 of 20. Plan of icebreaker, January 1890.
		99. Sheet 19 of 20. Plan of icebreaker, Pier 14, undated.
		100. Sheet 20 of 20. Pier 12 and 13, undated (circa post January 1903).


Bush Avenue over Northern Pacific Railroad, undated, 1892, 1904, 1963. 4 sheets (rolled together):
	Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
	154. Sheet 1 of 4. Reconstruction of Fauquier Street Bridge, undated.
		Ink on linen; 15 in. x 26 in.
	155. Sheet 2 of 4. Reconstruction of Fauquier Street Bridge, March 1904.
		Ink on linen; 22 in. x 36 in.; Commissioner of Public Works.
	156. Sheet 3 of 4. Fauquier Street Bridge, January 1892.
		Blueprint; 20 in. x 40 in.; shows new bridge in red and black ink.
	157. Sheet 4 of 4. Removal plan, June 1963.
		Ink on linen; 22 in. x 36 in.; St. Paul Public Works.


Location	Folder
A3/OV4 (Drawer 7)	1	Ford Bridge Location Harbor Lines, Drawing 73, undated. 1 sheet.
			Blueline on paper; 34 in. x 24 in.; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Drawing was made prior to construction of Ford Bridge and shows river features and elevation.


Location
126.I.1.2	Fort Snelling Bridge over Mississippi River, undated, 1907-1952. 23 sheets (rolled together):
		Various materials and measurements. Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
		St. Paul Department of Public Works:
			Ink on linen.
			4. Sheet 1 of 24. Floor plates, undated.
			5. Sheet 2 of 24. Plan showing proposed widening of bridge, widening floor system, January 1937.
			6. Sheet 3 of 24. Plan showing proposed widening of bridge, elevation and layout, January 1937.
			7. Sheet 4 of 24. Plan showing proposed widening of bridge, open floor grid, January 1937.
		Corps of Engineers:
			Ink on linen.
			8. Sheet 5 of 24. Test borings made in banks and bed of Mississippi River at Fort Snelling, February 1907.
				Reverse photocopy.
		Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Company:
			Ink on linen.
			9. Sheet 6 of 24. Stress diagram, 374 foot three hinged arch span, undated.
			10. Sheet 7 of 24. Diagram of 374 foot three hinged arch span, undated.
			11. Sheet 8 of 24. Centre Pier, undated.
		Minnesota Highway Department:
			Pencil on paper.
			12. Sheet 9 of 24. Bridge No. 101, November 1952.
				Sketch showing proposed relocation of water main.
		Unnamed Engineer:
			Waxed paper.
			13. Sheet 10 of 24. General plan, 1938.
			14. Sheet 11 of 24. Missing.
			15. Sheet 12 of 24. Erection plan and detail of stringers, 1938.
			16. Sheet 13 of 24. Typical floor section and floor beam arch spans, 1938.
			17. Sheet 14 of 24. Typical floor beams, truss spans, brackets, 1938.
		Unnamed Engineer:
			Ink on linen.
			18. Sheet 15 of 24. General plan, electrical layout, 1938.
			19. Sheet 16 of 24. Details of stringers, erection plan, 1938.
			20. Sheet 17 of 24. Plan showing fastening of trolley poles, 1939.
			21. Sheet 18 of 24. Castings for lampposts, undated.
			22. Sheet 19 of 24. C.I. lamp posts, trolley pole, undated.
			22. Sheet 20 of 24. Support for trolley poles, Sec. A-B, June 1939.
			23. Sheet 21 of 24. Conduit support, undated.
			24. Sheet 22 of 24. Typical floor section and floor beam arch spans, 1938.
			25. Sheet 23 of 24. Typical floor beam, truss spans, brackets, 1938.
		Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Company:
			Ink on linen.
			26. Sheet 24 of 24. End abutments, undated.


		Jackson Street over Mississippi River, April-October 1924. 11 sheets (rolled together):
			Ink on linen; 25 in. x 36 in.; St. Paul Bureau of Bridges; temporary bridge during reconstruction of Robert Street Bridge. Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
			120. Sheet 1 of 11. General plan and trestle.
			121. Sheet 2 of 11. Details of towers.
			122. Sheet 3 of 11. Tower and machinery details.
			123. Sheet 4 of 11. Details of 90 foot thru plate girder lift span.
			124. Sheet 5 of 11. Marking diagram and details of 90 foot thru plate girder lift span.
			125. Sheet 6 of 11. Steel details.
			126. Sheet 7 of 11. Lift span, details of steel.
			127. Sheet 8 of 11. Counterweights.
			128. Sheet 9 of 11. Bill of materials.
			129. Sheet 10 of 11. Additional bracing.
			130. Sheet 11 of 11. Steel fabrication details, St. Paul Foundry Company.


Jessamine Street Bridge over St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, undated, April-June 1890. 2 sheets:
	General plan and detail, elevation and section, east end to Bent 25, April 1890.
		Ink on linen; 26 in. x 42 in.
	Plan and detail of 60 foot Howe Truss deck span, elevation and section, Bent 26 to Bent 30, June 1890.
		Ink on linen; 26 in. x 42 in.


Location	Folder
A3/OV4 (Drawer 7)	2	Lafayette Bridge, undated, 1872-1945. 35 sheets in 2 folders:
			Ink on linen; blueprints; various measurements. Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
			M76. Retaining wall and pedestals, undated.
				Blueprint; 13 in. x 16 in.
			M80. East abutment, undated.
				Blueprint; 17 ½ in. x 39 in.
			M81. East side line, piers for west posts of 90 foot span, undated.
				Blueprint; 20 in. x 27 in.
			M276. Plan of masonry for Lafayette Avenue crossing, undated.
				Blueprint; 17 in. x 25 in.
			Unnumbered. Reconstruction, undated.
				Blueprint; 23 ½ in. x 22 ½ in.
			Unnumbered. Bridge at Lafayette Avenue, undated.
				Blueprint; 25 ½ in. x 36 in.
			Unlabeled, circa 1882.
				Ink on linen; 15 ½ in. x 46 in.
			121. End portal, circa 1882.
				Ink on linen; 13 in. x 32 in.
			122. Unlabeled, October 1882.
				Ink on linen; 14 in. x 19 ½ in.
			123. Unlabeled, circa 1882.
				Ink on linen; 13 in. x 43 ½ in.
			124. General plan showing floor beams, stringers and laterals, circa 1882.
				Ink on linen; 27 ½ in. x 41 in.
			Unnumbered. Reconstruction, February 1889.
				Blueprint; 17 in. x 26 in.
			Unnumbered. 90 foot span truss, March 1889.
				Blueprint; 28 in. x 40 in.
			2. S75. General plan-reconstruction, undated.
				Blueprint; 28 in. x 71 in.
			4. S77. Reconstruction, March 1889.
				Blueprint; 23 in. x 24 in.
			5. S78. Reconstruction, March 1889.
				Blueprint; 23 in. x 24 in.
			6. S78. Reconstruction, March 1889.
				Blueprint; 26 ½ in.x 24. in.
			7. S80. Reconstruction, March 1889.
				Blueprint; 25 ½ in. x 24 in.
			8. S81. Reconstruction, March 1889.
				Blueprint; 25 ½ in. x 24 in.
			9. S82. Railing, March 1889.
				Blueprint; 18 ½ in. x 36 in.
Location	Folder
A3/OV4 (Drawer 7)	3		Unnumbered. Repaving over tracks, 1900.
				Ink on linen; 15 ½ in. x 33 in.
			Exhibit A. Lafayette Avenue from Westminster to Collins Streets, August 1872.
				Ink on linen; tracing done July 1901; 10 ½ in. x 26 ½ in.
			Exhibit B. Opening of Lafayette Avenue, November 1880.
				Ink on linen; tracing done July 1901; 15 ½ in. x 33 in.
			Exhibit C. Lafayette Avenue, new line, June 1881.
				Ink on linen; tracing done July 1901; 12 in. x 27 ½ in.
			Exhibit D. Vacation of part of Arkwright Street, June 1887.
				Ink on linen; tracing done July 1901; 17 ½ in. x 27 ½ in.
			Exhibit E. Lafayette Avenue as paved in 1888, July 1901.
				Ink on linen; tracing done July 1901; copy of original; 13 in. x 29 in.
			Exhibit F. Plat of portion of the City of St. Paul showing the location of the Lafayette Avenue Bridge and the railroad tracks passing there under, August 1901.
				Ink on linen; tracing done July 1901; 22 ½ in. x 37 in.
			Unnumbered. Plan and profile, July 1909.
				Blueprint; 31 in. x 40 ½ in.
			1. Detail sheet of repairs, East Side Line, June 1922.
				Blueprint; 24 in. x 25 in.
			2. General sheet of repairs, June 1922.
				Blueprint; 24 in. x 25 in.
			Sheet 1 of 5. General plan and repairs to sidewalk stringers, August 1945.
				Blueprint; 24 in. x 35 in.
			Sheet 2 of 5. Details of reinforcing for floor beam-B11, August 1945.
				24 in. x 35 in.
			Sheet 3 of 5. Typical sections, August 1945.
				Blueprint; 24 in. x 35 in.
			Sheet 4 of 5. Details for replacement of girder B, September 1945.
				Blueprint; 24 in. x 35 in.
			Sheet 5 of 5. Detail of sidewalk bracket, August 1945.
				Blueprint; 24 in. x 35 in.


Location
106.I.4.20	Mendota Road Bridge, 1889, 1924. 10 sheets (rolled together):
		The Mendota Road Bridge was built in 1894 and is a stone arch style; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
		St. Paul City Engineer's Office, 1889:
			Organized by sheet number, located on lower left corner of each sheet.
			83-1. Bridge over second ravine on St. Paul and Mendota Road, 1889.
				8 in. x 18 in.
			83-3. General plan of Iron Bridge over second ravine on the St. Paul and Mendota Road, 1889.
				23 in. x 50.67 in.
			83-4. Plan showing details for repairs on 2-13 7 foot-8 foot iron spans, 1889.
				26 in. x 36.5 in.
			83-5. Bridge over second ravine on St. Paul and Mendota Road, 1889.
				30 in. x 38 in. Sheet is damaged along top edge.
			83-6. Plan of 140 foot iron span across second ravine, 1889.
				19 in. x 37 in.
			83-7. Map of road across second ravine, circa 1889.
				17 in. x 20 in.
			Unnumbered. Upper and lower lateral systems, sway bracings, and cross-sections of spans A, B, and C, circa 1889.
				21 in. x 47.5 in.
			Unnumbered. Details of rocker strut, bolsters, rocker bent, and spans C and D, circa 1889.
				32.25 in. x 48 in. Sheet is damaged along top edge.
		Department of Public Works: Bureau of Bridges:
			Renewal approach spans at Mendota Road Bridge second ravine, November 1924. 2 sheets.


Location
126.I.1.2	Minnehaha Street Bridge, undated, 1883-1961. 24 sheets (rolled together):
		Ink on linen, paper; various measurements. Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
		Unnumbered. Minnehaha Street Crossing of the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad, November 1883.
			Ink on paper; 17 in. x 28 ½ in.
		Unnumbered. Minnehaha Street Crossing of the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad, November 1888.
			Ink on paper; 20 ½ in. x 39 in.
		Unnumbered. Cross sections of Minnehaha Street Bridge, November 1888.
			Ink on paper; 21 in. x 33 ½ in.
		Unnumbered. Minnehaha Street, depth of Phalen Creek, undated.
			Ink on paper; 12 ½ in. x 15 in.
		Unnumbered. Minnehaha Street, depth of Phalen Creek, undated.
			Ink on paper; 10 ½ in. x 21 ½ in.
		No. 1. Bridge location, December 1888.
			14 in. x 29 in.
		No. 2. Bridge elevation and section, December 1888.
			13 in. x 33 in.
		No. 3. West abutment, undated.
		No. 4. Masonry, undated.
		No. 5. General plan, January 1889.
		No. 6. Center girder, Span 1, December 1888.
		No. 7. Outside girder, Span 1, December 1888.
		No. 8. Center and outside girder, Span 2, December 1888.
		No. 9. Center, outside, sidewalk girder, Span 3, December 1888.
		No. 10. Sidewalk girders, Span 1, January 1889.
		No. 11. Floor beams, January 1889.
		No. 12. Stringers and floor beams, undated.
		No. 13. Posts, January 1889.
		No. 14. Bracing, pins, shoes, struts, January 1889.
		C. H. Johnston for Theo. Hamm Brewing Company:
			Unnumbered. Truck loading trestle, November 1933. 3 sheets.
				Blueprints; 14 ½ in. x 37 in.
		City Public Works:
			Unnumbered. Alterations to Minnehaha Street Bridge, connections to loading ramp, December 1933.
				Pencil on paper; 25 in. x 37 in.
			Unnumbered. Manhole, Theo. Hamm Brewing Company, June 1961.
				Waxed paper; 14 in. x 20 in.
			Unnumbered. Oil fill manhole, Theo. Hamm Brewing Company, March 1957.
				Blueline; 18 in. x 26 in.
			Unnumbered. Deck plan, May 1961.
				Ink on linen; 22 in. x 37 in.
		City Engineer:
			Unnumbered. Brick repaving, expansion joint, undated.
				Ink on linen; 12 in. x 17 in.
		Unnamed Engineer:
			Unnumbered. Lengths of panels of the railing, March 1889.
				Ink on linen; 6 in. x 22 in.
		Karl L. Lehmann, Surveyor:
			Unnumbered. Survey sheet and map showing Minnehaha Street Crossing and St. Paul and Duluth Railroad, November 1888.
				Ink on linen; 21 in. x 39 in.


Mississippi River Boulevard Bridge, over ravine at Marshall Avenue, 1923-1965. 9 sheets (rolled together):
	Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
	St. Paul Public Works:
		No. 4. Columns and walls, 1961.
			Paper; 22 in. x 36 in.
		No. 5. Railing details, 1961.
			Paper; 22 in. x 36 in.
		Unnumbered. Proposed floor reconstruction, Mississippi River Boulevard Bridge over ravine near Town and Country Club, January 1944.
			Paper; 25 in. x 36 in.
		Unnumbered. Curb protection, October 1934.
			Paper tracing; 8 ½ in. x 11 in.
		Unnumbered. Steel beams, 1961.
			Ink on line; 22 in. x 37 in.
		Unnumbered. New construction, November 1960.
			Ink on linen; 22 in. x 37 in.
		Unnumbered. Approach sections, 1961.
			Ink on linen; 22 in. x 37 in.
		Sheet 1 of 1. Guard rail and wooden railing, December 1965.
			Ink on linen; 22 in. x 37 in.
		Unnumbered. Repairs to bridge over ravine, May 1923.
			Ink on linen; 25 in. x 37 in.


Location	Folder
A3/OV4 (Drawer 7)	1	Pike Island Bridge, undated. 1 sheet.
			Blueprint; 34 in. x 24 in. Drawing 86, Pike Island Bridge, topographic and political features, S ½ , Sec. 21, T28, R23.


Location
126.I.1.2	Reaney Street Bridge over St. Paul and Duluth Railroad, April-May 1891. 6 sheets (rolled together):
		Unnumbered; ink on linen; St. Paul City Engineer.
		Reaney Street Bridge over St. Paul and Duluth Railroad tracks, layout.
			30 in. x 42 in.
		Reaney Street crossing layout.
			23 in. x 40 in.
		Proposed plan of bridge layout.
			19 in. x 29 in.
		Plan of abutments.
			22 in. x 36 in.
		Abutments.
			18 in. x 29 in.
		Detail of main girders and floor beams.
			29 in. x 40 in.


		Selby Avenue Bridge, undated, January-May 1890. 11 sheets (rolled together):
			Ink on linen; 10-26 in. x 44 in.; 1-15½ in. x 23 in.; St. Paul City Engineer. Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
			Unnumbered. Castings for south Pier 8, May 1890.
			No. 5. Lateral bracing, roadway joists, longitudinal stringers, January 1890.
			No. 6. Girders and floor beams, undated.
			No. 7. Detail for girders and posts and knee bents, undated.
			No. 8. Posts and knee-braces, January 1890.
			No. 9. Knee-braces for approaches, January 1890.
			No. 14. Sidewalk girder, floor beams, roadway stringers, January 1890.
			No. 16. Floor beams, end braces, January 1890.
			No. 20. Angles bolted to guard rails, February 1890.
			No. 21. Detail of rails and fastenings, February 1890.
			No. 22. Details showing buckle plate floor and manholes, March 1890.


Sixth Street Bridge, undated, 1889-1959. 83 sheets (in 5 rolls):
	Various measurements; ink on linen; ink on paper; pencil on paper; City Engineer of St. Paul; surveyed by Karl Lehman. Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
	Sheets 1-20 (rolled together):
		158a. Sheet 1 of 83. Shoe for drainage grating, March 1922.
		159a. Sheet 2 of 83. Stringers, November 1922.
		160a. Sheet 3 of 83. Pier 2, January 1899.
		161a. Sheet 3a of 83. Brackets, April 1931.
		162a. Sheet 4 of 83. Redecking of bridge, March 1922.
		163a. Sheet 5 of 83. Section of new roadway and sidewalk, December 1898.
		164a. Sheet 6 of 83. Railing posts at west abutment, February 1891.
		165a. Sheet 7 of 83. Repair parts for railing, January 1923.
		166a. Sheet 8 of 83. Floor beam "Ho" for Span 8, January 1923.
		167a. Sheet 9 of 83. Section at ends, January 1891.
		168a. Sheet 10 of 83. New stairway and sidewalk at east end of bridge, December 1931.
		169a. Sheet 11 of 83. Profiles, March 1924.
		170a. Sheet 12 of 83. Half elevation Bents 7 and 8, undated.
		171a. Sheet 13 of 83. New stairway and sidewalk at east end, June 1932.
		172a. Sheet 14 of 83. Detail of brackets, December 1895.
		173a. Sheet 15 of 83. Parts required for railing alterations, July 1932.
		174a. Sheet 16 of 83. Drainage gratings, June 1919.
		175. Sheet 17 of 83. Missing.
		176a. Sheet 18 of 83. Plan of stairway from Sixth Street to Bradley Street, June 1892.
		177a. Sheet 19 of 83. Map showing position of tracks and course of car which wrecked the Sixth Street Bridge, December 1898.
		178a. Sheet 20 of 83. Redecking of bridge, April 1948.
	Sheets 21-34 (rolled together):
		179a. Sheet 21 of 83. Support at Pier 2, September 1890.
		180a. Sheet 22 of 83. Position castings and anchor bolts, March 1891.
		181a. Sheet 23 of 83. General plan and elevation, Pier 12 at east abutment, July 1890.
		182a. Sheet 24 of 83. Pier 7 through 12 elevation, July 1890.
		183a. Sheet 25 of 83. Repairs to steel, September 1959.
		184a. Sheet 26 of 83. Map and profile, June 1889.
		185a. Sheet 27 of 83. Sketch showing ownership of property under Sixth Street Bridge, April 1922.
		186. Sheet 28 of 83. Plan of slope wall at east abutment, north side, June 1919.
		187. Sheet 29 of 83. Plan of masonry, March 1890.
		188. Sheet 30 of 83. Sidewalk bracket, September 1944.
		189. Sheet 31 of 83. Repairs, July 1945.
		190. Sheet 32 of 83. Repairs, July 1945.
		191. Sheet 33 of 83. Suggested track changes, September 1950.
		192. Sheet 34 of 83. Map and profile blueprint, June 1889.
	Sheets 35-46 (rolled together):
		193. Sheet 35 of 83. General plan, west abutment Pier 7, July 1890.
		194. Sheet 36 of 83. Center girder, Span 7, March 1890.
		195. Sheet 37 of 83. Girders, Span 16, undated.
		196. Sheet 38 of 83. Outside girders, Span 6, March 1890.
		197. Sheet 39 of 83. Center girder, Span 6, March 1890.
		198. Sheet 40 of 83. Plan of south girder, Spans 4 and 5, March 1890.
		199. Sheet 41 of 83. North and center girders, Span 5, March 1890.
		200. Sheet 42 of 83. North and center girders, Span 4, undated.
		201. Sheet 43 of 83. Plan of girders, Span 3, March 1890.
		202. Sheet 44 of 83. Span 2 plate girder, undated.
		203. Sheet 45 of 83. Plan of outside and center girders, Span 1, June 1890.
		204. Sheet 46 of 83. Spans 14 and 15, trusses, undated.
	Sheets 47-63 (rolled together):
		205. Sheet 47 of 83. Span 13, truss, undated.
		206. Sheet 48 of 83. Span 12, west half of south truss, undated.
		207. Sheet 49 of 83. Span 12, east half of south truss, undated.
		208. Sheet 50 of 83. Span 12, north truss, undated.
		209. Sheet 51 of 83. West half of center girder, undated.
		210. Sheet 52 of 83. Span 12, truss, undated.
		211. Sheet 53 of 83. Span 11, south truss, undated.
		212. Sheet 54 of 83. Span 11, east half of north truss, undated.
		213. Sheet 55 of 83. Span 11, west half of north truss, undated.
		214. Sheet 56 of 83. Span 11, east half of center truss, undated.
		215. Sheet 57 of 83. Span 11, west half of center truss, undated.
		216. Sheet 58 of 83. Girders at Span 17, undated.
		217. Sheet 59 of 83. Span 7, truss, March 1890.
		218. Sheet 60 of 83. Span 7, truss, March 1890.
		219. Sheet 61 of 83. Pencil notes made October 1930, Detail of Span 7, undated.
		220. Sheet 62 of 83. Required girders for Span 9, undated.
		221. Sheet 63 of 83. Bracing at Span 10, undated.
	Sheets 64-83 (rolled together):
		222. Sheet 64 of 83. Girders and floor beams, undated.
		223. Sheet 65 of 83. Plan showing brackets supporting sidewalk joists at east abatement, undated.
		224. Sheet 66 of 83. Detail of bracing and end post, Span 15, undated.
		225a. Sheet 67 of 83. Plan and cross section of end bracing, undated.
		225b. Sheet 68 of 83. Detail of Bent 5, undated.
		226. Sheet 69 of 83. Detail drawing showing posts and longitudinal bracing of Towers 7 and 8, undated.
		227. Sheet 70 of 83. Bent 16, details, undated.
		228. Sheet 71 of 83. Bent 15, details, undated.
		229. Sheet 72 of 83. Bent 14, details, undated.
		230. Sheet 73 of 83. Bent 13, details, undated.
		231. Sheet 74 of 83. Longitudinal view of Bents 12 and 13, undated.
		232. Sheet 75 of 83. Crossview of Bent 11, undated.
		233. Sheet 76 of 83. Half view of Bent 9, undated.
		234. Sheet 77 of 83. Crossview of Bents 7 and 8, undated.
		235. Sheet 78 of 83. Bent 6, undated.
		236. Sheet 79 of 83. Bent 4, undated.
		237. Sheet 80 of 83. Bents 2 and 3, undated.
		238. Sheet 81 of 83. Bent 1, undated.
		239. Sheet 82 of 83. Span 7, detail of center and intermediate floor beams, April 1890.
		240. Sheet 83 of 83. Floor beams, undated.


Location	Folder
A3/OV4 (Drawer 7)	4	Smith Avenue High Bridge, undated, 1887, 1905, 1913. 8 sheets:
			Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
			Political and geographical features, undated.
				Ink on fabric backed paper; 36 in. x 31½ in.
			Elevation, deck cross section, undated.
				Ink on heavy paper; 74 in. x 22 in.
			Location of proposed bridge, 1887.
				Ink on fabric backed paper; 39 in. x 27 in.
			Index of shop fabrication sheets, January 1905. 2 sheets.
				Blueprint; 12 in. x 17 in.; St. Paul Foundry Company.
			List of shop plans, July 1913. 3 sheets.
				Ink on paper with colored pencil notations; 8½ in. x 14 in.; St. Paul Foundry Company.


Location
126.I.1.2	Third Street Bridge over St. Paul and Duluth Railroad, undated. 7 sheets (rolled together):
		Ink on linen; various sizes. Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
		38. Sheet 1 of 7. General plan.
		39. Sheet 2 of 7. Floor.
		40. Sheet 3 of 7. Sidewalk on retaining wall.
		41. Sheet 4 of 7. Retaining wall, plan of masonry approach.
		42. Sheet 5 of 7. Plan of piers.
		43. Sheet 6 of 7. Layout.
		44. Sheet 7 of 7. Floor stringers.


		Wabasha Street Bridge over Mississippi River, circa 1882-1900:
			The first Wabasha Street Bridge was originally built circa 1890 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was torn down and replaced by another bridge in 1998, due to its age and increasing need for repair.
			Circa 1882-1884. 11 sheets (rolled together):
				Drawings by Mo [Missouri] Valley Bridge and Iron Works, Leavenworth, Kansas. Organized by sheet number, located on the lower right corner of each sheet.
				Unnumbered. B Span detailing, undated.
					27.75 in. x 46.5 in.
				21. [Cross-section of bridge, including wooden detailing], undated.
					14.25 in. x 45.25 in.
				22. [Detailed drawings of struts, rivets, posts, etc.], undated.
					27.75 in. x 47.25 in.
				23. Details for Rebuilding 3 Spans, undated.
					27.75 in. x 45 in.
				25. [Bridge span with measurements], undated.
					18.5 in. x 39.25 in.
				26. [Detailed drawing of bridge span and piers], 1882.
					27.5 in. x 46.5 in.
				43. [Bridge grading, elevation, and piers], 1884.
					16.5 in. x 44.5 in.
				111. Contract 305 - Span B, 1884.
					26 in. x 42.5 in.
				125. [Detailed drawing of bridge chords], 1883.
					12 in. x 31 in.
				126. Diagram to mark trusses, undated.
					8.5 in. x 21.25 in.
				127. [Cross-section of bridge], undated.
					18.5 in. x 28 in.
Location	Folder
A3/OV4 (Drawer7)	5		Undated, 1899-1900. 10 sheets:
				Unnumbered. Information may include drawing number, sheet number, date, and description.
				Layout of bridge, undated.
					Ink on linen; 30 in. x 18 in.
				Temporary sidewalk, undated.
					Ink on linen; 29 in. x 17 in.
				Pedestals at north abutment, undated.
					Pencil on heavy paper; 11½ in. x 24½ in.
				Live loads, dead loads, undated.
					Pencil on heavy paper; 15 ½ in. x 41 in.
				Live loads, dead loads, influence lines, undated.
					Pencil on heavy paper; 36 in. x 25 in.
				Granite ice breaker at Pier 2, undated.
					Blueprint; 33 in. x 24 in.
				Elevation view of entire bridge, undated.
					Ink on linen; 24 in. x74 in.
				Plan of trestle bents for temporary bridge, March 1899.
					Ink on linen; 38 in. x 24½ in.; St. Paul City Engineer.
				Plan of wooden piers D, E, F, G, March 1899.
					Ink on linen; 33 in. x 20 in.; St. Paul City Engineer.
				Stairway connecting to Raspberry Island, May 1900.
					Ink on linen; 51 in. x 27 in.; St. Paul City Engineer.


		Water tank at Municipal Barge Terminal, November 1931.
			Ink on linen; 21½ in. x 16½ in.; St. Paul Public Works; location of tank.


Location
126.I.1.2	Downtown St. Paul bridge locations, January 2002. 1 sheet (rolled with following map).
		Paper; map of bridge locations; 19½ in. x 26½ in.


		Saint Paul bridge location map, January 2002. 1 sheet (rolled with preceding map).
			Paper; 23 in. x 29½ in.

CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:: Barges -- Mississippi River.; Bridges -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.; Bridges -- Minnesota -- Fort Snelling.; Bridges -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul -- Design and construction.; Bridges -- Mississippi River.; Historic bridges -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.; Railroad bridges -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.; Terminals (Transportation) -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.

Persons:: Johnston, Clarence H. (Clarence Howard), 1859-1936.; Lehmann, Karl L.

Organizations:: Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad Company.; Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Company.; Minnesota. Highway Department.; Northern Pacific Railroad Company.; Saint Paul (Minn.). Engineering Department.; Theo. Hamm Brewing Company.; United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. St. Paul District.

Places:: Lafayette Bridge (Saint Paul, Minn.).; Minnehaha Street Bridge (Saint Paul, Minn.).; Sixth Street Bridge (Saint Paul, Minn.).; Wabasha Street Bridge (Saint Paul, Minn.).

Document Types:: Architectural drawings (visual works).; Blueprints.; Maps -- Minnesota.; Site plans.; Specifications.

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