Talk:Bulkeley Bridge

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Opening Date[edit]

The Conn-DOT page here says that the bridge was completed in 1907. However, websites here & here say the bridge was completed in 1908. I'm not sure where the 1906 date given in the article comes from, but since the sources say that construction began in 1903, perhaps 1906 is the date the bridge opened to traffic, even before it was completed? Anyone know for sure? --Elipongo 00:10, 17 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The 1906 date is from the National Bridge Inventory. The structure number is 00980A. --Polaron | Talk 02:00, 17 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I've got the different dates figured out now. It says here that the arches were completed in 1906. Here it points out that the bridge was opened for traffic in December of 1907 and that there was a dedication celebration and ceremony in October of 1908. I'll be working this information into the article soon. --Elipongo ^{(Talk|contribs)} 06:44, 12 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Getting pictures[edit]

I went over this bridge today after getting images of four crossings south of here. Getting images of this bridge is going to be tough. There's a plaque on the bridge too, which may be impossible to get. Any suggestions? Denimadept 03:21, 13 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It wasn't as tough as I thought it'd be. Posting soon. Denimadept 21:04, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Beatrice Auerbach Fox[edit]

The subject of Ms Fox - is somewhat urban-legendish + definitely needs some sources.

While I was digging about on the subject, I came upon the following: https://www.courant.com/courant-250/moments-in-history/hc-250-g-fox-highway-construction-20140723-story.html which is somewhat interesting. The Courant confirmst Ms Fox - definitely was involved in the discussions due to her standing in the community. Her being the decisionmaker in the routing of traffic from the bridge, however, is most likely incorrect. There is some conflict on whether the interstate was used as a bargaining chip between Ms Fox and planners ... or whether there were some community-related motivations for the choice.

The article, though, makes it appear as if she had strong influence/sway on the decision rather than final decisionmaking power.

Summary - That Ms Fox made the decision herself ... is not correct information.

Kyanwan (talk) 03:50, 7 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]