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Although many bridges span the Ohio River between Ohio and Kentucky, the Purple People Bridge is one of the more unusual—for its purple color, if nothing else.
The bridge first opened in 1872 as a railroad bridge. Since then, it has supported trains, streetcars, automobiles, and pedestrians. After many years of deterioration, the Purple People Bridge was restored in 2003 as a solely pedestrian bridge, which it remains to this day. The intricate framework of metal girders make the long walk across quite interesting.
The bridge first opened in 1872 as a railroad bridge. Since then, it has supported trains, streetcars, automobiles, and pedestrians. After many years of deterioration, the Purple People Bridge was restored in 2003 as a solely pedestrian bridge, which it remains to this day. The intricate framework of metal girders make the long walk across quite interesting.
Purple People Bridge
This "lane" of the bridge, running parallel to the one previously pictured, probably used to accommodate trains or automobiles. Today the outer side is lined with flower boxes maintained by local botanical societies. Many of the planters specialize in the color purple.
Flower Boxes
3 comments:
What an interesting story behind the bridge.
Very cool geometrical pattern.
I like the flowers.
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