Description: For your consideration is a vintage souvenir plate honoring the Sabula Bridge. It spans between Illinois and Iowa. The plate is free of any chips or nips, was cabinet kept.The plate has a 7" dia. Great to add to a collection or give as a gift! I offer 3 ways to ship, to save you on costs. For my International buyers, I ship First Class INT'L to save costs, I wrap all my items in bubble wrap and foam, so they make their trip to you safely. I do not charge for packaging or handling, I try to ship as cost effective to save everyone money, I do combine shipping costs on multiple items. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to e-mail me. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!Thank you for shopping with me, Treasure HunterHistoryIn 1932, amidst the horrors of the Great Depression, a private toll bridge connected Savanna, Illinois and Sabula, Iowa. Spanning 520 meters over the Mississippi River, the steel truss bridge was a harbinger of the economic changes to come in the region. Not only did it augment interstate commerce and transportation, it also provided jobs for struggling inhabitants of the area. Construction of the original bridge cost $750,000 in 1932, equivalent to approximately $13.1 million today.Although the 86-year-old bridge remained structurally sound, it was slated for demolition in May of this year. The Illinois Department of Transportation spent $80 million building its replacement. Reasons for the demolition include the bridge’s inadequately sized lanes which do not accommodate the larger size of modern vehicles, its tendency to become extremely dangerous during cold spells due to extensive ice coverage, and the large amount of road salt falling through grates and polluting the Mississippi. Other potential uses for the bridge, such as a pedestrian walkway, would not merit the cost of upkeep.
Price: 20 USD
Location: Plainfield, Illinois
End Time: 2025-01-29T14:41:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Savanna
Origin: USA
Type: Collector Plate
Color: Multicolor
Material: Ceramic, Porcelain
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Production Style: Art Pottery
Production Technique: Pottery
Culture: American
