The Shade-Lohman Bridge, also known as the I-474 bridge, opened in 1972. Opened in 1978 because I-474 wasn’t finished yet.
I can’t say how this picture was taken without any traffic, since I must admit that I borrowed it without permission from Tom Atwell. There wasn’t an email link, so I hope he doesn’t mind.
The Bob Michel Bridge; sometimes referred to in my family as the “Walmart Bridge.” I took this picture on water street near Kellehers.
Sctobrien and Kevin were correct, even though they doubted themselves…
A. Lucas & Sons Steel, which has been continuously operating in Peoria since 1857.
Thank you to Claire @ eco-absence.org
“Steve” is correct. This is the Rock Island Trail bike and walking path, currently stretching 26 miles from Alta to Toulon, and soon to be greatly expanded (note landmark #30 tie-in)
This trail is laid on the original Peoria & Rock Island Railroad Company’s lines, built in the late 1870’s, but abandoned in the 1950’s. It is currently managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
