DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE - Revision history

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	Originally a [[PONTOON BRIDGE]] was suggested and the [[DUBUQUE PONTOON BRIDGE COMPANY]] was organized.		Originally a [[PONTOON BRIDGE]] was suggested and the [[DUBUQUE PONTOON BRIDGE COMPANY]] was organized.

	The [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE COMPANY]] organized by Bernard J. O'~~Neill~~, president; John MacDonald, secretary; and [[KAMMANN, Augustus\|Augustus KAMMANN]], treasurer was formed in 1886. Bids for the construction of a bridge were advertised. A fixed bridge, built in place of a pontoon bridge, was the concept of Mr. C. L. Strobel, a consulting engineer from Chicago, who had been hired to design a pontoon bridge between Dubuque and East Dubuque. Strobel suggested a high bridge would eliminate the need to build a draw through which boats could pass. (19)		The [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE COMPANY]] organized by [[O'NEILL, Bernard J.\|Bernard J. O'NEILL]], president; John MacDonald, secretary; and [[KAMMANN, Augustus\|Augustus KAMMANN]], treasurer was formed in 1886. Bids for the construction of a bridge were advertised. A fixed bridge, built in place of a pontoon bridge, was the concept of Mr. C. L. Strobel, a consulting engineer from Chicago, who had been hired to design a pontoon bridge between Dubuque and East Dubuque. Strobel suggested a high bridge would eliminate the need to build a draw through which boats could pass. (19)

	In 1886 the idea of a pontoon bridge was abandoned and a high bridge became very popular; this was after the city had passed an ordinance appropriating $25,000 for a pontoon bridge. (20) This contribution, however, was written so that the city was able to get that amount back from the private operators of the bridge around 1923. (21) citizens raised about $75,000 by subscription by the middle of October. In August, 1886, the construction of the high bridge was awarded to Horace E. Horton, of Rochester, Minnesota, at $122,994; his was the lowest bid by over $20,000 including the iron approach on the east side. (22)		In 1886 the idea of a pontoon bridge was abandoned and a high bridge became very popular; this was after the city had passed an ordinance appropriating $25,000 for a pontoon bridge. (20) This contribution, however, was written so that the city was able to get that amount back from the private operators of the bridge around 1923. (21) citizens raised about $75,000 by subscription by the middle of October. In August, 1886, the construction of the high bridge was awarded to Horace E. Horton, of Rochester, Minnesota, at $122,994; his was the lowest bid by over $20,000 including the iron approach on the east side. (22)

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	Originally a [[PONTOON BRIDGE]] was suggested and the [[DUBUQUE PONTOON BRIDGE COMPANY]] was organized.		Originally a [[PONTOON BRIDGE]] was suggested and the [[DUBUQUE PONTOON BRIDGE COMPANY]] was organized.

	The [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE COMPANY]] organized by Bernard J. O'Neill, president; John MacDonald, secretary; and [[~~KAMMAN~~, Augustus\|Augustus ~~KAMMAN~~]], treasurer was formed in 1886. Bids for the construction of a bridge were advertised. A fixed bridge, built in place of a pontoon bridge, was the concept of Mr. C. L. Strobel, a consulting engineer from Chicago, who had been hired to design a pontoon bridge between Dubuque and East Dubuque. Strobel suggested a high bridge would eliminate the need to build a draw through which boats could pass. (19)		The [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE COMPANY]] organized by Bernard J. O'Neill, president; John MacDonald, secretary; and [[KAMMANN, Augustus\|Augustus KAMMANN]], treasurer was formed in 1886. Bids for the construction of a bridge were advertised. A fixed bridge, built in place of a pontoon bridge, was the concept of Mr. C. L. Strobel, a consulting engineer from Chicago, who had been hired to design a pontoon bridge between Dubuque and East Dubuque. Strobel suggested a high bridge would eliminate the need to build a draw through which boats could pass. (19)

	In 1886 the idea of a pontoon bridge was abandoned and a high bridge became very popular; this was after the city had passed an ordinance appropriating $25,000 for a pontoon bridge. (20) This contribution, however, was written so that the city was able to get that amount back from the private operators of the bridge around 1923. (21) citizens raised about $75,000 by subscription by the middle of October. In August, 1886, the construction of the high bridge was awarded to Horace E. Horton, of Rochester, Minnesota, at $122,994; his was the lowest bid by over $20,000 including the iron approach on the east side. (22)		In 1886 the idea of a pontoon bridge was abandoned and a high bridge became very popular; this was after the city had passed an ordinance appropriating $25,000 for a pontoon bridge. (20) This contribution, however, was written so that the city was able to get that amount back from the private operators of the bridge around 1923. (21) citizens raised about $75,000 by subscription by the middle of October. In August, 1886, the construction of the high bridge was awarded to Horace E. Horton, of Rochester, Minnesota, at $122,994; his was the lowest bid by over $20,000 including the iron approach on the east side. (22)

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	Originally a [[PONTOON BRIDGE]] was suggested and the [[DUBUQUE PONTOON BRIDGE COMPANY]] was organized.		Originally a [[PONTOON BRIDGE]] was suggested and the [[DUBUQUE PONTOON BRIDGE COMPANY]] was organized.

	The [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE COMPANY]] organized by Bernard J. O'Neill, president; John MacDonald, secretary; and ~~A. Kammann~~, treasurer was formed in 1886. Bids for the construction of a bridge were advertised. A fixed bridge, built in place of a pontoon bridge, was the concept of Mr. C. L. Strobel, a consulting engineer from Chicago, who had been hired to design a pontoon bridge between Dubuque and East Dubuque. Strobel suggested a high bridge would eliminate the need to build a draw through which boats could pass. (19)		The [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE COMPANY]] organized by Bernard J. O'Neill, president; John MacDonald, secretary; and [[KAMMAN, Augustus\|Augustus KAMMAN]], treasurer was formed in 1886. Bids for the construction of a bridge were advertised. A fixed bridge, built in place of a pontoon bridge, was the concept of Mr. C. L. Strobel, a consulting engineer from Chicago, who had been hired to design a pontoon bridge between Dubuque and East Dubuque. Strobel suggested a high bridge would eliminate the need to build a draw through which boats could pass. (19)

	In 1886 the idea of a pontoon bridge was abandoned and a high bridge became very popular; this was after the city had passed an ordinance appropriating $25,000 for a pontoon bridge. (20) This contribution, however, was written so that the city was able to get that amount back from the private operators of the bridge around 1923. (21) citizens raised about $75,000 by subscription by the middle of October. In August, 1886, the construction of the high bridge was awarded to Horace E. Horton, of Rochester, Minnesota, at $122,994; his was the lowest bid by over $20,000 including the iron approach on the east side. (22)		In 1886 the idea of a pontoon bridge was abandoned and a high bridge became very popular; this was after the city had passed an ordinance appropriating $25,000 for a pontoon bridge. (20) This contribution, however, was written so that the city was able to get that amount back from the private operators of the bridge around 1923. (21) citizens raised about $75,000 by subscription by the middle of October. In August, 1886, the construction of the high bridge was awarded to Horace E. Horton, of Rochester, Minnesota, at $122,994; his was the lowest bid by over $20,000 including the iron approach on the east side. (22)

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	The bridge was to be completed by May 1, 1887 with a roadway eighteen feet wide, with a foot path on each side. It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge.		The bridge was to be completed by May 1, 1887 with a roadway eighteen feet wide, with a foot path on each side. It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge.

	Celebrations were immense and small. [[A. K. KNIGHTS AND COMPANY]] constructed a miniature High Bridge covered with diamonds and expensive jewelry in his store window. (26) The original Italian Band hosted a grand ball at the [[TURNER HALL]]. (27) President Cleveland's administration contributed to the activities by ordering the local post office closed after the early morning delivery. (28) Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (29) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.		Celebrations were immense and small. [[A. R. KNIGHTS AND COMPANY]] constructed a miniature High Bridge covered with diamonds and expensive jewelry in his store window. (26) The original Italian Band hosted a grand ball at the [[TURNER HALL]]. (27) President Cleveland's administration contributed to the activities by ordering the local post office closed after the early morning delivery. (28) Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (29) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.

	In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (30) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (31) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (32)		In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (30) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (31) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (32)

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	In 1886 the idea of a pontoon bridge was abandoned and a high bridge became very popular; this was after the city had passed an ordinance appropriating $25,000 for a pontoon bridge. (20) This contribution, however, was written so that the city was able to get that amount back from the private operators of the bridge around 1923. (21) citizens raised about $75,000 by subscription by the middle of October. In August, 1886, the construction of the high bridge was awarded to Horace E. Horton, of Rochester, Minnesota, at $122,994; his was the lowest bid by over $20,000 including the iron approach on the east side. (22)		In 1886 the idea of a pontoon bridge was abandoned and a high bridge became very popular; this was after the city had passed an ordinance appropriating $25,000 for a pontoon bridge. (20) This contribution, however, was written so that the city was able to get that amount back from the private operators of the bridge around 1923. (21) citizens raised about $75,000 by subscription by the middle of October. In August, 1886, the construction of the high bridge was awarded to Horace E. Horton, of Rochester, Minnesota, at $122,994; his was the lowest bid by over $20,000 including the iron approach on the east side. (22)

	Work on the bridge began on September 7, 1886. ~~On March 23, 1887,~~ the ~~first shipment~~ of ~~iron for~~ the ~~high bridge arrived~~. ~~(23) Almost immediately there~~ was ~~a rumor~~ that the federal government would ~~not approve construction. (24) Further investigation revealed that~~ the ~~government would not be able to stop construction~~ because the ~~bridge did not hinder navigation. Further, government engineers~~ had ~~approved of the plans submitted by the bridge company~~.		Work on the bridge began on September 7, 1886. Almost immediately concern arose about its future following the publication of an article in the Chicago Times in early November and reprinted in the Dubuque Herald. Fear was aroused that the federal government would stop work on the bride because the company had failed to apply to Congress for construction permission.

	The bridge ~~was to~~ be ~~completed by May 1, 1887~~ with ~~a roadway eighteen feet wide~~, ~~with a foot path on each side.~~		Concern was quickly erased when it was noted that the bridge did not obstruct navigation and government engineers had approved of the plans submitted by the officers of the bridge company. The next session o Congress could legalize the work. While officers of the bridge company could justifiably be criticized for going ahead with work, Congress was not in session and the Dubuque Herald writers remarked that "to wait until Congress would be in session would have been positively disastrous to the undertaking." (23)
	It was not ~~however,~~ until ~~November 25, 1887 that teams began~~ to ~~cross~~ the ~~high bridge~~.

	~~Celebrations were immense and small. [[A. K. KNIGHTS AND COMPANY]] constructed a miniature High Bridge covered with diamonds and expensive jewelry in his store window~~. (25) ~~The original Italian Band hosted~~ a ~~grand ball at~~ the ~~[[TURNER HALL]]~~. (26) ~~President Cleveland's administration contributed to~~ the ~~activities by ordering the local post office closed after the early morning delivery. (27) Estimates were made that 500 floats~~ would be ~~involved in~~ the ~~opening day festivities. (28) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing~~ bridge ~~and city officials led the way~~. ~~There were floats~~, ~~banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by~~ the ~~[[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied~~ by ~~bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event,~~ the bridge company ~~had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals~~.		On March 23, 1887, the first shipment of iron for the high bridge arrived. (24) Almost immediately there was a rumor that the federal government would not approve construction. (25) Further investigation revealed that the government would not be able to stop construction because the bridge did not hinder navigation. Further, government engineers had approved of the plans submitted by the bridge company.

	In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (29) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (30) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (31)		The bridge was to be completed by May 1, 1887 with a roadway eighteen feet wide, with a foot path on each side. It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge.

			Celebrations were immense and small. [[A. K. KNIGHTS AND COMPANY]] constructed a miniature High Bridge covered with diamonds and expensive jewelry in his store window. (26) The original Italian Band hosted a grand ball at the [[TURNER HALL]]. (27) President Cleveland's administration contributed to the activities by ordering the local post office closed after the early morning delivery. (28) Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (29) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.

			In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (30) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (31) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (32)

	In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]		In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]

	The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (32) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (33) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.		The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (33) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (34) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.

	[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]]By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (34) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (35)		[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]] By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (35) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (36)

	The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (36)		The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (37)

	[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
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	23. ~~Ibid~~.		23. "The High Level Bridge," ''Dubuque Herald'', November 7, 1886, p. 14

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	24. "The Bridge Question," ''Dubuque Herald'', Feb. 16, 1878, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=j6tCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RKsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2351,1381683&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge&hl=en		25. "The Bridge Question," ''Dubuque Herald'', Feb. 16, 1878, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=j6tCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RKsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2351,1381683&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge&hl=en

	25. "To-Day The Day," ''The Herald'', November 29, 1887, p. 4		26. "To-Day The Day," ''The Herald'', November 29, 1887, p. 4

	26. "High Bridge Ball," ''The Herald'', November 27, 1887, p. 8		27. "High Bridge Ball," ''The Herald'', November 27, 1887, p. 8

	27. "Uncle Sam Celebrates," ''The Herald'', November 9, 1887, p. 4		28. "Uncle Sam Celebrates," ''The Herald'', November 9, 1887, p. 4

	28. "A Grand Celebration," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', Nov. 1, 1887, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en		29. "A Grand Celebration," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', Nov. 1, 1887, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	29. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4		30. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4

	30. "Will Aid Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', May 19, 1894, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		31. "Will Aid Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', May 19, 1894, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	31. "Postponed for Two Weeks," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 5, 1894, p. 4		32. "Postponed for Two Weeks," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 5, 1894, p. 4

	32. "Dubuque High Bridge," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' November 27, 1894, p. 4		33. "Dubuque High Bridge," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' November 27, 1894, p. 4

	33. "No Powder Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 3, 1895, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		34. "No Powder Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 3, 1895, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	34. Odegard, Laura, "Link," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 1, 1991, p. 10-11. Online. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B2ANAAAAIBAJ&pg=3378,370382&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en		35. Odegard, Laura, "Link," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 1, 1991, p. 10-11. Online. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B2ANAAAAIBAJ&pg=3378,370382&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	35. TH Media. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A		36. TH Media. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A

	36. Ibid.		37. Ibid.

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	It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge.		It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge.

	Celebrations ~~included the~~ original Italian Band ~~hosting~~ a grand ball at the [[TURNER HALL]] ~~on November 29th~~. (25) President Cleveland's administration contributed to the activities by ordering the local post office closed after the early morning delivery. (26) Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (27) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.		Celebrations were immense and small. [[A. K. KNIGHTS AND COMPANY]] constructed a miniature High Bridge covered with diamonds and expensive jewelry in his store window. (25) The original Italian Band hosted a grand ball at the [[TURNER HALL]]. (26) President Cleveland's administration contributed to the activities by ordering the local post office closed after the early morning delivery. (27) Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (28) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.

	In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (28) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (29) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (30)		In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (29) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (30) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (31)

	In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]		In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]

	The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (31) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (32) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.		The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (32) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (33) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.

	[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]]By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (33) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (34)		[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]]By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (34) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (35)

	The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (35)		The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (36)

	[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
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	24. "The Bridge Question," ''Dubuque Herald'', Feb. 16, 1878, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=j6tCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RKsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2351,1381683&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge&hl=en		24. "The Bridge Question," ''Dubuque Herald'', Feb. 16, 1878, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=j6tCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RKsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2351,1381683&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge&hl=en

	25. "~~High Bridge Ball~~," ''The Herald'', November 27, 1887, p. 8		25. "To-Day The Day," ''The Herald'', November 29, 1887, p. 4

	26. "~~Uncle Sam Celebrates~~," ''The Herald'', November 9, 1887, p. 4		26. "High Bridge Ball," ''The Herald'', November 27, 1887, p. 8

	27. "~~A Grand Celebration~~," ''~~Dubuque Daily~~ Herald'', ~~Nov. 1~~, 1887, p. ~~5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en~~		27. "Uncle Sam Celebrates," ''The Herald'', November 9, 1887, p. 4

	28. "~~Municipal Molecules~~," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', ~~December 24~~, ~~1892~~, p. 4		28. "A Grand Celebration," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', Nov. 1, 1887, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	29. "~~Will Aid Dubuque~~," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', ~~May 19~~, ~~1894~~, p. 4~~. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		29. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4

	30. "~~Postponed for Two Weeks~~," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', ~~June 5~~, 1894, p. 4		30. "Will Aid Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', May 19, 1894, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	31. "~~Dubuque High Bridge~~," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' ~~November 27~~, 1894, p. 4		31. "Postponed for Two Weeks," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 5, 1894, p. 4

	32. "~~No Powder Left~~," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', ~~February 3, 1895~~, p. 4~~. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		32. "Dubuque High Bridge," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' November 27, 1894, p. 4

	33. ~~Odegard, Laura,~~ "~~Link~~," ''~~Telegraph~~ Herald'', ~~Nov. 1~~, ~~1991~~, p. ~~10-11~~. Online~~. http~~://news.google.com/newspapers?~~id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid~~=~~B2ANAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~3378,370382~~&dq=~~dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening~~&hl=en		33. "No Powder Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 3, 1895, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	34. ~~TH Media.~~ "~~75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~January 14~~, ~~2016~~, p. 5A		34. Odegard, Laura, "Link," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 1, 1991, p. 10-11. Online. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B2ANAAAAIBAJ&pg=3378,370382&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	35. Ibid.		35. TH Media. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A

			36. Ibid.

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	The [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE COMPANY]] organized by Bernard J. O'Neill, president; John MacDonald, secretary; and A. Kammann, treasurer was formed in 1886. Bids for the construction of a bridge were advertised. A fixed bridge, built in place of a pontoon bridge, was the concept of Mr. C. L. Strobel, a consulting engineer from Chicago, who had been hired to design a pontoon bridge between Dubuque and East Dubuque. Strobel suggested a high bridge would eliminate the need to build a draw through which boats could pass. (19)		The [[DUBUQUE HIGH BRIDGE COMPANY]] organized by Bernard J. O'Neill, president; John MacDonald, secretary; and A. Kammann, treasurer was formed in 1886. Bids for the construction of a bridge were advertised. A fixed bridge, built in place of a pontoon bridge, was the concept of Mr. C. L. Strobel, a consulting engineer from Chicago, who had been hired to design a pontoon bridge between Dubuque and East Dubuque. Strobel suggested a high bridge would eliminate the need to build a draw through which boats could pass. (19)

	In 1886 the idea of a pontoon bridge was abandoned and a high bridge became very popular; this was after the city had passed an ordinance appropriating $25,000 for a pontoon bridge. (20) ~~The Dubuque City Council appropriated~~ the ~~$25,000 toward~~ the ~~high~~ bridge ~~and the~~ citizens raised about $75,000 by subscription by the middle of October. In August, 1886, the construction of the high bridge was awarded to Horace E. Horton, of Rochester, Minnesota, at $122,994; his was the lowest bid by over $20,000 including the iron approach on the east side. (21)		In 1886 the idea of a pontoon bridge was abandoned and a high bridge became very popular; this was after the city had passed an ordinance appropriating $25,000 for a pontoon bridge. (20) This contribution, however, was written so that the city was able to get that amount back from the private operators of the bridge around 1923. (21) citizens raised about $75,000 by subscription by the middle of October. In August, 1886, the construction of the high bridge was awarded to Horace E. Horton, of Rochester, Minnesota, at $122,994; his was the lowest bid by over $20,000 including the iron approach on the east side. (22)

	Work on the bridge began on September 7, 1886. On March 23, 1887, the first shipment of iron for the high bridge arrived. (22) Almost immediately there was a rumor that the federal government would not approve construction. (23) Further investigation revealed that the government would not be able to stop construction because the bridge did not hinder navigation. Further, government engineers had approved of the plans submitted by the bridge company.		Work on the bridge began on September 7, 1886. On March 23, 1887, the first shipment of iron for the high bridge arrived. (23) Almost immediately there was a rumor that the federal government would not approve construction. (24) Further investigation revealed that the government would not be able to stop construction because the bridge did not hinder navigation. Further, government engineers had approved of the plans submitted by the bridge company.

	The bridge was to be completed by May 1, 1887. It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge. The roadway was eighteen feet wide, with a foot path on each side.		The bridge was to be completed by May 1, 1887. It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge. The roadway was eighteen feet wide, with a foot path on each side.

	Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (24) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.		Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (25) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.

	In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (25) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (26) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (27)		In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (26) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (27) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (28)

	In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]		In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]

	The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (28) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (29) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.		The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (29) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (30) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.

	[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]]By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (30) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (31)		[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]]By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (31) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (32)

	The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (32)		The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (33)

	[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
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	20. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880 http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-21-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml (Number 21)		20. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880 http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-21-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml (Number 21)

	21. ~~Ibid~~.		21. "Wagon Bridge Once..."

	22. Oldt.		22. Oldt

	23. ~~"The Bridge Question," ''Dubuque Herald'', Feb~~. ~~16, 1878, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=j6tCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RKsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2351,1381683&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge&hl=en~~		23. Ibid.

	24. "~~A Grand Celebration~~," ''Dubuque ~~Daily~~ Herald'', ~~Nov~~. 1, ~~1887~~, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~vXhFAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~v7wMAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~2594~~,~~4357102~~&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge~~+opening~~&hl=en		24. "The Bridge Question," ''Dubuque Herald'', Feb. 16, 1878, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=j6tCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RKsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2351,1381683&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge&hl=en

	25. "~~Municipal Molecules~~," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', ~~December 24~~, ~~1892~~, p. 4		25. "A Grand Celebration," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', Nov. 1, 1887, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	26. "~~Will Aid Dubuque~~," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', ~~May 19~~, ~~1894~~, p. 4~~. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		26. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4

	27. "~~Postponed for Two Weeks~~," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', ~~June 5~~, 1894, p. 4		27. "Will Aid Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', May 19, 1894, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	28. "~~Dubuque High Bridge~~," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' ~~November 27~~, 1894, p. 4		28. "Postponed for Two Weeks," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 5, 1894, p. 4

	29. "~~No Powder Left~~," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', ~~February 3, 1895~~, p. 4~~. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		29. "Dubuque High Bridge," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' November 27, 1894, p. 4

	30. ~~Odegard, Laura,~~ "~~Link~~," ''~~Telegraph~~ Herald'', ~~Nov. 1~~, ~~1991~~, p. ~~10-11~~. Online~~. http~~://news.google.com/newspapers?~~id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid~~=~~B2ANAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~3378,370382~~&dq=~~dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening~~&hl=en		30. "No Powder Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 3, 1895, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	31. ~~TH Media.~~ "~~75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~January 14~~, ~~2016~~, p. 5A		31. Odegard, Laura, "Link," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 1, 1991, p. 10-11. Online. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B2ANAAAAIBAJ&pg=3378,370382&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	31. Ibid.		32. TH Media. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A

			33. Ibid.

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	Celebrations were immense and small. [[A. R. KNIGHTS AND COMPANY]] constructed a miniature High Bridge covered with diamonds and expensive jewelry in his store window. (26) The original Italian Band hosted a grand ball at the [[TURNER HALL]]. (27) President Cleveland's administration contributed to the activities by ordering the local post office closed after the early morning delivery. (28) Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (29) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.		Celebrations were immense and small. [[A. R. KNIGHTS AND COMPANY]] constructed a miniature High Bridge covered with diamonds and expensive jewelry in his store window. (26) The original Italian Band hosted a grand ball at the [[TURNER HALL]]. (27) President Cleveland's administration contributed to the activities by ordering the local post office closed after the early morning delivery. (28) Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (29) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.

	In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (30) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (31) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (32)		The new bridge offered many opportunities. In 1891 a canopy-topped two-seated vehicle operated over the high bride every hour. The fare was five cents each way for the ride and five cents for the bridge toll. Maquire Bros' store was located at one end of the line with the other located at the corner of Main and Seventh [[STREETS]]. (30)

			In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (31) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (32) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (33)

	In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]		In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]

	The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (33) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (34) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.		The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (34) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (35) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.

	[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]] By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (35) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (36)		[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]] By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (36) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (37)

	The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (37)		The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (38)

	[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
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	29. "A Grand Celebration," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', Nov. 1, 1887, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en		29. "A Grand Celebration," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', Nov. 1, 1887, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	30. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4		30. "Municipal Molecules," ''The Herald'', July 8, 1891,, p. 4

			31. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4

	31. "Will Aid Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', May 19, 1894, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		32. "Will Aid Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', May 19, 1894, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	32. "Postponed for Two Weeks," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 5, 1894, p. 4		33. "Postponed for Two Weeks," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 5, 1894, p. 4

	33. "Dubuque High Bridge," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' November 27, 1894, p. 4		34. "Dubuque High Bridge," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' November 27, 1894, p. 4

	34. "No Powder Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 3, 1895, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		35. "No Powder Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 3, 1895, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	35. Odegard, Laura, "Link," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 1, 1991, p. 10-11. Online. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B2ANAAAAIBAJ&pg=3378,370382&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en		36. Odegard, Laura, "Link," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 1, 1991, p. 10-11. Online. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B2ANAAAAIBAJ&pg=3378,370382&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	36. TH Media. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A		37. TH Media. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A

	37. Ibid.		38. Ibid.

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	The bridge was to be completed by May 1, 1887 with a roadway eighteen feet wide, with a foot path on each side.		The bridge was to be completed by May 1, 1887 with a roadway eighteen feet wide, with a foot path on each side.
	It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge~~. Celebrations included the original Italian Band hosting a grand ball at the [[TURNER HALL]] on November 29th. (25)~~		It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge.

	Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (26) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.

	In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (27) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (28) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (29)		Celebrations included the original Italian Band hosting a grand ball at the [[TURNER HALL]] on November 29th. (25) President Cleveland's administration contributed to the activities by ordering the local post office closed after the early morning delivery. (26) Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (27) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.

			In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (28) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (29) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (30)

	In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]		In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]

	The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (30) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (31) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.		The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (31) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (32) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.

	[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]]By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (32) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (33)		[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]]By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (33) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (34)

	The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (34)		The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (35)

	[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
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	25. "High Bridge Ball," ''The Herald'', November 27, 1887, p. 8		25. "High Bridge Ball," ''The Herald'', November 27, 1887, p. 8

	26. "A Grand Celebration," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', Nov. 1, 1887, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en		26. "Uncle Sam Celebrates," ''The Herald'', November 9, 1887, p. 4

			27. "A Grand Celebration," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', Nov. 1, 1887, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	27. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4		28. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4

	28. "Will Aid Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', May 19, 1894, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		29. "Will Aid Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', May 19, 1894, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	29. "Postponed for Two Weeks," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 5, 1894, p. 4		30. "Postponed for Two Weeks," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 5, 1894, p. 4

	30. "Dubuque High Bridge," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' November 27, 1894, p. 4		31. "Dubuque High Bridge," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' November 27, 1894, p. 4

	31. "No Powder Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 3, 1895, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		32. "No Powder Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 3, 1895, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	32. Odegard, Laura, "Link," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 1, 1991, p. 10-11. Online. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B2ANAAAAIBAJ&pg=3378,370382&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en		33. Odegard, Laura, "Link," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 1, 1991, p. 10-11. Online. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B2ANAAAAIBAJ&pg=3378,370382&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	33. TH Media. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A		34. TH Media. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A

	34. Ibid.		35. Ibid.

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	Work on the bridge began on September 7, 1886. On March 23, 1887, the first shipment of iron for the high bridge arrived. (23) Almost immediately there was a rumor that the federal government would not approve construction. (24) Further investigation revealed that the government would not be able to stop construction because the bridge did not hinder navigation. Further, government engineers had approved of the plans submitted by the bridge company.		Work on the bridge began on September 7, 1886. On March 23, 1887, the first shipment of iron for the high bridge arrived. (23) Almost immediately there was a rumor that the federal government would not approve construction. (24) Further investigation revealed that the government would not be able to stop construction because the bridge did not hinder navigation. Further, government engineers had approved of the plans submitted by the bridge company.

	The bridge was to be completed by May 1, 1887. It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge. ~~The roadway was eighteen feet wide, with~~ a ~~foot path~~ on ~~each side~~.		The bridge was to be completed by May 1, 1887 with a roadway eighteen feet wide, with a foot path on each side.
			It was not however, until November 25, 1887 that teams began to cross the high bridge. Celebrations included the original Italian Band hosting a grand ball at the [[TURNER HALL]] on November 29th. (25)

			Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (26) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.

	Estimates were made that 500 floats would be involved in the opening day festivities. (25) On November 29, 1887 an immense procession passed through the streets and over the bridge. Two carriages containing bridge and city officials led the way. There were floats, banners, mottoes, bands and societies in line, all escorted by the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and accompanied by bands and drum corps. To commemorate the event, the bridge company had thousands of bronze medals cast. Every person in the crowd that day received one the medals.		In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (27) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (28) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (29)

	In 1892 the bridge was lighted by the [[UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] with four lights placed 500 feet apart. (26) Concerns that the new bridge would conflict with the old high bridge were quickly discounted. It was felt that the new bridge would actually encourage traffic into Dubuque from an area not then being served. (27) Ironically in the same year, the company operating the bridge petitioned the city council to cancel the 1893 tax due to the city. The charter of the company stated the bridge would not be taxed any year it did not generate 8% interest on the capital invested. (28)

	In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]		In 1894 the prospect of a new high bridge was being announced by [[RHOMBERG, Joseph A.\|Joseph A. RHOMBERG]]. See:[[EAGLE POINT BRIDGE]]

	The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (29) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (30) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.		The Wagon Bridge replaced several [[FERRYBOATS]] that began service across the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] in 1827, six years before the permanent settlement of Dubuque as a community. The bridge charter stated that In November 1894 a proposition was made by the city that the bridge company would turn the bridge over to the city for a return of 6% interest on the original cost of construction: $133,868.13 minus the city's contribution of $25,000. The city would have the option of buying the bridge at the end of ten years. This proposition, however, was 2% less than stated in the original charter. (30) There was also the provision that the city would not aid in the construction of another bridge until the Wagon Bridge was fully paid. (31) The bridge remained privately owned despite occasional interest in either the city or state to make it a free bridge.

	[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]]By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (31) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (32)		[[Image:DHB.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Located on 4th Street near the [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]], the High Bridge saw a lot of traffic after the State of Iowa Prohibition Law was passed in 1916. Illinois did not comply with [[PROHIBITION]] until after the passage of the federal amendment in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and the [[CENTER FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY]].]]By the 1940s, the bridge could not accommodate the estimated 300 automobiles crossing it daily. (32) A proposal had been made to reinforce the bridge at a cost of $260,000 but this had been rejected by the Dubuque Bridge Commission. The Commission had followed the advice of its consulting engineers Ash, Howard Needles & Tammen of Kansas City, Missouri who stated that a large amount of money should not be spent reinforcing the present bridge unless it could be made as strong as a new bridge constructed according to modern specifications. (33)

	The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (33)		The Wagon Bridge was taken down five months after the completion of the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. (34)

	[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:hbtoken-1a.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1887 High Bridge Commemorative token(Front). Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
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	24. "The Bridge Question," ''Dubuque Herald'', Feb. 16, 1878, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=j6tCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RKsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2351,1381683&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge&hl=en		24. "The Bridge Question," ''Dubuque Herald'', Feb. 16, 1878, p. 4. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=j6tCAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RKsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2351,1381683&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge&hl=en

	25. "A Grand Celebration," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', Nov. 1, 1887, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en		25. "High Bridge Ball," ''The Herald'', November 27, 1887, p. 8

			26. "A Grand Celebration," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', Nov. 1, 1887, p. 5. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vXhFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v7wMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2594,4357102&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	26. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4		27. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4

	27. "Will Aid Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', May 19, 1894, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		28. "Will Aid Dubuque," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', May 19, 1894, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18940519&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	28. "Postponed for Two Weeks," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 5, 1894, p. 4		29. "Postponed for Two Weeks," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 5, 1894, p. 4

	29. "Dubuque High Bridge," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' November 27, 1894, p. 4		30. "Dubuque High Bridge," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' November 27, 1894, p. 4

	30. "No Powder Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 3, 1895, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		31. "No Powder Left," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 3, 1895, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950203&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	31. Odegard, Laura, "Link," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 1, 1991, p. 10-11. Online. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B2ANAAAAIBAJ&pg=3378,370382&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en		32. Odegard, Laura, "Link," ''Telegraph Herald'', Nov. 1, 1991, p. 10-11. Online. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dBBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B2ANAAAAIBAJ&pg=3378,370382&dq=dubuque+wagon+bridge+opening&hl=en

	32. TH Media. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A		33. TH Media. "75 Years Ago: Bridge Plan Reaches Milestone," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 14, 2016, p. 5A

	33. Ibid.		34. Ibid.