| description: | Relief Works (Bridges) And Committee Personalities In Winnipeg: Including Main Street Bridge, Assiniboine Park Bridge, Sargent Park Swimming Pool, Norwood Bridge, Winnipeg Auditorium, Salter Street Bridge. Committee Included: Alderman J. Blumberg; Ald. H. Andrews; M. Peterson, City Clerk, Ald. J.A. Barry; Ald. A.A. Ryley; Ald. W.B. Simpson; W.P. Brereton, City Engineer; G.W. Northwood; Ald. E.D. Honeyman, Kings Council; His Worship Mayor R. Webb; Ald. J.A. Mckerchar; A. Macnamara; A.J. Taunton, Resident Engineer; Ald. L.F. Borrowman; Ald.C.E. Simonite. The Main Street Bridge Was Built In 1881 As A Toll Bridge At The End Of The Road That Became Main Street. In 1897, The City Built A New Bridge, The Original Structure Had Become Unsafe Due To Traffic Loads With The Develpment Of Fort Rouge. Then In 1932 The Main Street Bridge And The Norwood Bridge Were Both Replaced With New Bridges As The City'S Employment Effort During The Depression. In 1938, Mayor John Mcqueen Unveiled A Plaque Renaming The Bridge "The Bridge Of The Forks". But That Name Was Seldom Used. (Names On Photo) |