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South Carolina Bridges- Broad Street Bridge over Congaree, The Cooper River Bridge, John P. Grace Bridege- Bundle of 3 Cards

South Carolina Bridges- Broad Street Bridge over Congaree, The Cooper River Bridge, John P. Grace Bridege- Bundle of 3 Cards

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This is Cooper River Bridge, The John P. Grace Bridge, Charleston, The Broad Street Bridge over the Congaree S.C.-
"This three-mile long, double Cantilever span, formed of 14,500 feet of steel structural work, is in reality two connected Cantilever bridges over two bodies of water, the Cooper River and Town Creek. Connects with Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, Georgetown, etc. Cost approximately, $6,000,000, unlike any other bridges in the world as to size, length, height, and design."
Publisher: F.J. Martschink Co., Charleston, S.C.

The John P. Grace Memorial Bridge also known as The Cooper River Bridge
"A great structure of concrete and steel spanning the Cooper River, costing over $600,000,000.00 Two and a half miles long, the bridge rises to a maximum elevation of 150 feet. The total height of the bridge above water level is 295 feet to the top of the steel framework supporting the span. From this lofty eminence an unexcelled scenic driveway is afforded, with a view covering the harbor and islands, and mainland. The lights on the bridge are visible for over fifty miles."
Publisher: Paul E. Trouche Charleston, S.C.

2 Cooper River Bridge, Charleston, S.C. cards
"Cooper River Bridge is the fifth largest cantilever bridge in the world- two miles long and higher than the Brooklyn Bridge- a short cut from Montreal to Miami. An imposing monstrous structure, costing nearly six million dollars, towering over quaint historic, yet modern Charleston, S. C. Choice of two all-paved, scenic highways north and south through the heart of historic America-- saves many hours of motoring time-
Sea Level Route... U.S. 701
Ocean Highway... U.S. 17
Address-- P.O. Box 256
Charleston, S.C."
Publisher: A.F. Doscher Sons, Charleston, S.C.

Broad Street Bridge Over the Congaree River, Columbia, South Carolina
Photo by The Sargent Studio
Publisher: The Columbia Cigar & Tobacco Co., Columbia S.C.

Great condition, some writing on the backs, see photos.
1920s
Unmailed
hand-colored linen

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