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General Dean Suspension Bridge : ウィキペディア英語版 | General Dean Suspension Bridge
The General Dean Suspension Bridge spans the Kaskaskia River at Carlyle in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. It is named after Major General William F. Dean, who served during the Korean War and was a native of Carlyle. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was added to the Register in 1973.〔(Clinton County ), Illinois, State Listings, nrhp.com〕 ==History== The bridge was originally constructed in 1859 at a cost of $40,000. The original bridge remained in operation for nearly seventy years.〔 Before the bridge was constructed, travelers were forced to cross the Kaskaskia at Carlyle by ferry or over a mud bridge.〔Plaque on site, (Photograph of plaque at Bridgemeister ).〕 In 1950 the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) recognized the bridge for its architectural significance. HABS recommended preservation of the bridge.〔(Survey number HABS IL-225 ) - Suspension Bridge, Spanning Kaskaskia River, Carlyle, Clinton County, IL.〕 The Illinois General Assembly set aside $20,000 for bridge restoration in 1951, and in 1953 the bridge was named after Major General Dean.〔(Attractions & Outdoor Recreation ), City of Carlyle, Official site〕
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