St. Paul Public Works Bridge Division collection
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains plans for bridges not constructed in St. Paul during the 1930s. These include plans for a viaduct on Grotto Street (1930) and the Robert St.-Wabasha St. esplanade (1931). Other plans include sections, street profiles, grade depressions and track plans for the West Seventh Street Grade Separation for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroads (1928-1930, 1933, 1950, 1964-1966).
Dates
- 1925-1966
Creator
- Saint Paul (Minn.). Dept. of Public Works. Bridge Division (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Restrictions on Access
Available for use in the Manuscripts Division reading room. Advance notice is requested.
Restrictions on Use
There are no restrictions on the use of materials in this collection. Copies can be requested if the condition of the originals warrants it.
Historical Note
The Bridge Division of the St. Paul Department of Public Works maintains the structural integrity and safety of all bridges in the city of St. Paul. State bridges are under the control of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
Extent
3 Cubic Feet
Abstract
Collection contains plans for bridges in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Physical Location
High Bay
Additional Finding Aid
An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.
Acquisition
The collection was donated to the Northwest Architectural Archives by Tracy Moe on June 14, 2004.
- Bridges -- Design and construction Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Saint Paul (Minn.). Dept. of Public Works. Bridge Division
- Title
- St. Paul Public Works Bridge Division collection
- Author
- Karen Spilman
- Date
- April 2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Northwest Architectural Archives Collecting Area
