Martin Collins Polk Bridge - 1958 - Chico, CA
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N 39° 44.017 W 121° 50.137
10S E 599777 N 4398840
This memorial bridge spans Big Chico Creek along Pine Street.
Waymark Code: WMNX1F
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 1

Located in the NW corner of this bridge is a metal plaque that reads:

THIS BRIDGE DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF
MARTIN COLLINS POLK
1872 - 1956
FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF CHICO
FROM JUNE 9, 1902 TO SEPTEMBER 22, 1950

CITY COUNCIL - THEODORE MERIAM - MAYOR     CHARLES A. SEYDEL - VICE MAYOR
JUDY B. CONLEY     PAUL M. ENDICOTT     MARSH O. PINE
CITY MANAGER - ROBERT O. BAILEY,
CONSTRUCTION - CONSTRUCTED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, CITY OF CHICO.
DIRECTOR: FRED DAVIS
ENGINEER - CLAIR A. HILL & ASSOCIATES
DATE 1958 - CONTRACTOR - EGAN CONSTRUCTION

Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1958

Date stone, plaque location.: NW corner of bridge

Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Big Chico Creek

Website (if available): Not listed

Parking (safe parking location): Not Listed

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