National Register of Historic Places

First Street Bridge

Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Listed
September 11, 1996
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96001017

About this property

The First Street Bridge is a stone arch bridge in Merrill, Wisconsin, which carries First Street across the Prairie River. The bridge is 130 feet (40 m) long and has three arches. Each arch is bordered by an alternating pattern of single and double stones and is capped by 30-inch (760 mm) keystones. Contractor Fred Hesterman built the bridge in 1904, replacing an existing bridge. The bridge is the only known three stone arch bridge in Wisconsin. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1996.

Location

1st St. spanning the Prairie River
Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin
45.17901, -89.70358

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Nearby Historic Sites

Scott, T. B., Free Library
Industrial
0.1 mi
Merrill Post Office
Industrial
0.5 mi
Merrill City Hall
Industrial
0.7 mi
Lincoln County Courthouse
Industrial
1 mi
Center Avenue Historic District
Listed
1.1 mi

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When was First Street Bridge listed on the National Register?

First Street Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1996.

What type of historic resource is First Street Bridge?

First Street Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for First Street Bridge?

The period of significance for First Street Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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