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Started by US71, February 11, 2011, 04:02:04 PM

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US71

February 11, 2011, 04:02:04 PM  
I contacted AHTD the other day about the Broadway Bridge http://bridgehunter.com/ar/pulaski/broadway/

Specifically, I was wondering approximately how much it cost to build and who the contractors were.

Today, I received my answer: It was built in 1923.   :banghead:
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6a

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February 11, 2011, 04:31:04 PM  
I guess that means "the info's buried in the basement and I'll be damned if I'm digging it out."

US71

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February 11, 2011, 07:23:55 PM  
Quote from: 6a on February 11, 2011, 04:31:04 PM
I guess that means "the info's buried in the basement and I'll be damned if I'm digging it out."

Knowing AHTD, anything is possible.
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J N Winkler

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February 11, 2011, 07:51:16 PM  
Did AHTD (or, rather, its predecessor agency) publish an annual or biennial report in the 1920's?  If so, the relevant report covering 1923 will likely have a listing of contracts with details of construction cost and contractor receiving the award.
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US71

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February 11, 2011, 08:16:33 PM   Last Edit: February 11, 2011, 10:18:47 PM by US71
Quote from: J N Winkler on February 11, 2011, 07:51:16 PM
Did AHTD (or, rather, its predecessor agency) publish an annual or biennial report in the 1920's?  If so, the relevant report covering 1923 will likely have a listing of contracts with details of construction cost and contractor receiving the award.

I know they did in the 1950's, but have yet to find anything for the 1920's

UPDATE: I found some reports, but no info on the bridge. I DID, however, find a couple maps of the 1924 Highway System.    :)
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