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The '''White River Bridge''' was built in 1929 in [[Mount Rainier National Park]] as part of the Yakima Park Road project. The new road was planned to open up access to the northeastern portion of the park. The bridge, spanning the [[White River (Washington)|White River]] was built by contractor John D. Tobin of Portland, Oregon, who had previously built the [[Narada Falls Bridge]] and the [[Christine Falls Bridge]]s, both listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. Plans for the bridge were drawn by the [[National Park Service]] Branch of Plans and Designs in the [[National Park Service Rustic]] style, with construction supervision by NPS landscape architect [[Ernest A. Davidson]]. The three-centered arch spans {{convert|60|ft|m}}, with a stone-faced concrete structure.<ref name=pnro1>{{cite web|last=Fitzsimons|first=Gary|url=https://fortress.wa.gov/dahp/wisaard/documents/RN/0/1/2005.pdf|title=Pacific Northwest Regional Office Inventory: White River Bridge|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=10 March 2011|author2=Stupich, Martin }}</ref> |
The '''White River Bridge''' was built in 1929 in [[Mount Rainier National Park]] as part of the Yakima Park Road project. The new road was planned to open up access to the northeastern portion of the park. The bridge, spanning the [[White River (Washington)|White River]], was built by contractor John D. Tobin of Portland, Oregon, who had previously built the [[Narada Falls Bridge]] and the [[Christine Falls Bridge]]s, both listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. Plans for the bridge were drawn by the [[National Park Service]] Branch of Plans and Designs in the [[National Park Service Rustic]] style, with construction supervision by NPS landscape architect [[Ernest A. Davidson]]. The three-centered arch spans {{convert|60|ft|m}}, with a stone-faced concrete structure.<ref name=pnro1>{{cite web|last=Fitzsimons|first=Gary|url=https://fortress.wa.gov/dahp/wisaard/documents/RN/0/1/2005.pdf|title=Pacific Northwest Regional Office Inventory: White River Bridge|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=10 March 2011|author2=Stupich, Martin }}</ref> |
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The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1991. It is part of the Mount Rainier [[National Historic Landmark|National Historic Landmark District]], which encompasses the entire park and which recognizes the park's inventory of Park Service-designed rustic architecture.<ref name="nris"/> |
The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1991. It is part of the Mount Rainier [[National Historic Landmark|National Historic Landmark District]], which encompasses the entire park and which recognizes the park's inventory of Park Service-designed rustic architecture.<ref name="nris"/> |
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Nearest city | White River Entrance, Washington |
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Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1929 |
Architectural style | Rustic style |
MPS | Mt. Rainier National Park MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 91000200 [1] |
Added to NRHP | March 13, 1991 |
The White River Bridge was built in 1929 in Mount Rainier National Park as part of the Yakima Park Road project. The new road was planned to open up access to the northeastern portion of the park. The bridge, spanning the White River, was built by contractor John D. Tobin of Portland, Oregon, who had previously built the Narada Falls Bridge and the Christine Falls Bridges, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Plans for the bridge were drawn by the National Park Service Branch of Plans and Designs in the National Park Service Rustic style, with construction supervision by NPS landscape architect Ernest A. Davidson. The three-centered arch spans 60 feet (18 m), with a stone-faced concrete structure.[2]
The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1991. It is part of the Mount Rainier National Historic Landmark District, which encompasses the entire park and which recognizes the park's inventory of Park Service-designed rustic architecture.[1]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Fitzsimons, Gary; Stupich, Martin. "Pacific Northwest Regional Office Inventory: White River Bridge" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
External links
- Bridges completed in 1929
- Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington (state)
- Buildings and structures in Pierce County, Washington
- Civilian Conservation Corps in Washington (state)
- Buildings and structures in Mount Rainier National Park
- Rustic architecture in Washington (state)
- Transportation in Pierce County, Washington
- Road bridges in Washington (state)
- Historic American Engineering Record in Washington (state)