Lincoln Highway Toll Bridge – Fulton, IL
N 41° 52.036 W 090° 09.963
15T E 735198 N 4638922
The Lincoln Highway Toll Bridge mural is on the south side of the Fulton Community Center and Chamber of Commerce.
Waymark Code: WMP2K9
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2015
Views: 4
The Lincoln Highway Toll Bridge mural is on the south side of the Fulton Community Center and Chamber of Commerce. A note on the bottom right hand corner tells a little about the history of the bridge. There is no signature or date on the painting.
“Fulton, known as the “Gateway to the West,” is the western terminus of the Illinois portion of the Lincoln Highway. For a toll, motorists could continue on the route across the mighty Mississippi river on the Fulton-Lyons Bridge. The high bridge provided a quick crossing rather than the once burdensome ferry boat trip. Traffic was often stopped as tourists got out of their vehicles to capture the perfect photo atop the lofty bridge with its spectacular view of the scenic river and bordering states.”
City: Fulton, IL
Location Name: Community Center/Chamber of Commerce
Artist: unknown
Date: unknown
Media: paint on plaster board
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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