View of The Building of the Ambassador Bridge (1927)
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Building the Ambassador Bridge in 1927
The Ambassador bridge over the Detroit River had the longest suspended central span in the world when it was completed in 1929—1,850 feet (560 m). This was a record until the George Washington Bridge opened between New York and New Jersey in 1931. The bridge's total length is 7,500 feet (2,286 m). Construction began in 1927 and was completed in 1929. The architect was the McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The bridge is made up of 21,000 short tons (19,000 tonnes) of steel, and the roadway rises as high as 152 feet (46 m) above the Detroit River. Only the main span over the river is supported by suspension cables; the approaches to the main pillars are held up by steel in a cantilever truss structure.
The bridge's only sidewalk is located on the southwest side of the structure. After the September 11 attacks pedestrians and bicycles were formally prohibited from traveling across the bridge due to increased security measures. For years prior to September 11, 2001, the sidewalk was closed due to on-going maintenance projects and repainting.
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The Ambassador bridge over the Detroit River had the longest suspended central span in the world when it was completed in 1929—1,850 feet (560 m). This was a record until the George Washington Bridge opened between New York and New Jersey in 1931. The bridge's total length is 7,500 feet (2,286 m). Construction began in 1927 and was completed in 1929. The architect was the McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The bridge is made up of 21,000 short tons (19,000 tonnes) of steel, and the roadway rises as high as 152 feet (46 m) above the Detroit River. Only the main span over the river is supported by suspension cables; the approaches to the main pillars are held up by steel in a cantilever truss structure.
The bridge's only sidewalk is located on the southwest side of the structure. After the September 11 attacks pedestrians and bicycles were formally prohibited from traveling across the bridge due to increased security measures. For years prior to September 11, 2001, the sidewalk was closed due to on-going maintenance projects and repainting.
Photo PrintsWhether you’re trying to add some flair to your home or pick the perfect gift - personalized photo prints are a great way to stand out.
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Canvas PrintsAll of Windsor Prints Canvas Prints arrive at your door hand-stretched and ready to hang.
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Framed Canvas PrintsFramed gallery-wrapped canvas prints are a beautiful way to decorate any any room in your home.
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Estimated between and
Will usually ship within 1 business day.