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A short Photo-Essay on the Bridges of Saint Paul while awaiting the return of the Cyber-Travelers

By Boomer Jack Boardman & Carl McIntyre, the Codgers

Services for Real Estate Pros with Noted Curmudgeons

June 13, 2007 10:11 PM

Medford and I are here this morning on my front porch, in the Real World of old Saint Paul, where it is currently 69ºF, with a predicted high of 90ºF. We are enjoying our porcelain, not china, but made in China, Codger Collectible Mugs of organically & shade-grown, fair-trade, Sumatran-Roast coffee.

While we are still interested in Codger Lady & Codger cyberspace spottings, we decided to present you with another short photo-essay from a nice walk we took yesterday—again on the riverfront of Old Saint Paul, and featuring two very different, but historically significant bridges.

The Great Western Bridge (Chicago & Great Western Railroad Mississippi River Crossing) was built in 1913.

The Robert Street Bridge, begun on June 19, 1924, and completed and dedicated on August 6, 1926. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

For more photos and information click the above links.

Jay & Medford

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Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696

Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL

Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

Good morning Codgers! Nice post and pictures. You guys amaze me. You have more energy than I do. I'm out the door to take Mom to surgery this morning. Nothing extremely serious but anytime they're administering anesthesia and cutting into you, I'd say prayers are in order. Please keep us in yours!

oh crap!! No more fruits??

Jun 13, 2007 10:22 PM

Lysa Napolitano

Daytona Beach, FL

I love bridges! I have some photos of the bridges here, I like to try to take them around sunset when the sun adds some pink hue to them.
The history you've provided is awesome! I'm glad they aren't tearing down the old ones and building new ones in their place. The architecture of things built in the early 1900s is fascinating to me, and I think looks better then a lot of things built now.

Man, I miss our fruit!

Jun 13, 2007 10:45 PM

Boomer Jack Boardman & Carl McIntyre, the Codgers

Noted Curmudgeons - Saint Paul, MN

Broker Maggie: But we’re retired, and within some limits, we determine our own daily schedules!

Lysa: We don’t much like the new “Capsha” as it is hard to read for ancient eyes.

Jun 13, 2007 11:01 PM

WOW! we tried to edit our comment, but weren't able to--said we didn't enter the CAPSHA thing--but didn't provide one for us to use! The edit we tried to make was a suggestion to look at the spectacular photos of the Great Western Bridge on that web page.

Jun 13, 2007 11:07 PM

Chris Griffith

Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL

Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent

The bridge picts are great. I would have told you sooner, but the new system stinks. I can't even post on the official AR blog to let them know their catsup is broken.

Jun 13, 2007 11:25 PM

Peep: Yeah, but this time I got "Carrot" So back for now to the fruits...except carrot of course.

Jay

Jun 14, 2007 12:33 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jay you guys have to much energy for me, I would never be able to keep up.

YEP the fruits are back...........a lot of fruits on AR :)

I will keep my eyes out for the Ladies as I am out today.

Jun 14, 2007 01:13 AM

Sarah Cooper

Real Estate Shows - Hurricane, WV

Bridges Going over bridge

I was thinking about your bridges on a recent trip and took these pics for you. Sorry they didn't turn out better, it's hard to get good pics in the rain at 70 mph! (No fear, hubby was driving while I took these.)

Jun 14, 2007 01:40 AM

LOL Catsup! Too funny Chris!

Jun 14, 2007 01:51 AM

Bob Carney

Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales - Mc Henry, MD

Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent

Great picts of bridges...they add so much character to the countryside.

Jun 14, 2007 10:39 AM

George: “YEP the fruits are back...........a lot of fruits on AR :)” I think you’re half-right—Fruitcakes! Of which we are charter members!

Sarah: “it's hard to get good pics in the rain at 70 mph!” Not a bad job—neat bridges. I also like the windshield-wiper in the photo, it adds a bit of candid-ness to the photo.

Lysa: “LOL Catsup! Too funny Chris!” That cracked me up as well.

Bob: “...they add so much character to the countryside.” Indeed…and sometimes they’re even helpful.

Jun 14, 2007 01:56 PM

Teri Eckholm

Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN

REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

Hey Codgers--I lived from the time I was born until the 2nd grade on the other side of Robert St. Bridge from downtown St. Paul. We used to walk across the bridge into downtown to meet my dad who worked at the Emporium. I was afraid of the big arches. (I thought my brother would try to climb them and fall off or something...hey I was only 5.) I still am amazed at the beauty of the bridge every time I cross it! Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.

Jun 14, 2007 04:31 PM

Lisa Wopschall

Blue Fin Realty, LLC - Brookings, OR

Selling & Listing Ocean Front Properties

This is the tallest bridge in Oregon. It is located on HWY 101, between Gold Beach and Brookings.

Thomas Creek Bridge

THE THOMAS CREEK BRIDGE LOCATED IN OREGON

The views from this bridge are awesome!!

Jun 14, 2007 05:51 PM

Teri: Your comment brought back some memories; "Emporium," " The Golden Rule" (later "Donaldson's"), "W.T. Grant," "Schueneman's" (later "Dayton-Schueneman's," "Dayton's," "Marshall-Field's," now "Macy's")--all but Macy's now gone. The heyday of downtown shopping in St. Paul! Don't get me started on the first-run movie theaters, all now gone!

Lisa: That's a spectacular bridge! thank you,

Jun 14, 2007 09:00 PM

A short Photo-Essay on the Bridges of Saint Paul while awaiting the return of the Cyber-Travelers

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