1919 Bridge envisioned.
February 7, 1921 -- Oregon senate authorizes bridge survey.
January 3, 1923 -- Oregon highway engineer recommends bridge site.
September 22, 1923 -- Longview-Rainier Bridge association formed.
February 28, 1925 -- Congress passes act granting permission to construct bridge.
November 3, 1927 -- Franchise for bridge granted.
BRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS
October 13, 1928 -- Pacific Bridge company starts excavation for piers.
October 16, 1928 -- Bethlehem Steel company announces signing of contract to furnish steel.
October 27, 1928 -- Cost of bridge announced at $5,800,000
October 30, 1928 -- Wesley Vandercook announces financing completed and all contracts awarded.
January 5, 1929 -- Three offices built at bridge site for Strauss Engineering company, Bethlehem Steel company and J. H. Pomeroy company.
April 15, 1929 -- First piles for Oregon side approach driven.
April 24, 1929 -- First piles for Washington side approach driven.
June 5, 1929 -- First steel set on Oregon side.
June 27, 1929-- First steel set on Washington side.
August 25, 1929 -- Washington approach practically complete. Anchor span erection progressing.
February 13, 1930 -- Steel of two sectors connected.
March 29, 1930 -- Bridge dedicated.
PICTURE OF THE BRIDGE
by Larry Rea
-- black and white; 84 Kbytes; looking at the Washington side