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Somewhere between 1887 and 1901 the bridge collapsed. A new bridge was built eliminating the span in the background. Even though the newer bridge was still wood a masonry pier is built that is still being used today by the new steel bridge. courtesy of the Andrew Gibson collection Ironhorse Railroad Park, Chisago City MN
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