The Star Mine Suspension Bridge - Drumheller, Alberta
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machard
N 51° 25.170 W 112° 36.925
12U E 387675 N 5697714
The historical marker in the parking lot next to the bridge tells its history.
Waymark Code: WM16EMF
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 07/15/2022
Views: 4
The Star Mine Suspension Bridge is a 117-metre-long pedestrian suspension bridge across the Red Deer River in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.
Constructed in 1931, it was built for the coal workers of Star Mine. In 1958, the Alberta government rebuilt (and currently maintains) the bridge to "commemorate part of the colourful mining history of the Drumheller Valley".
(Source: Wikipedia)
The marker appears in the Historical Marker Database (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=196998). There also is a Historical Mine Site marker within a few feet.
Type of Marker: Could be Classified as Both
Sign Age: Historic Site or Building Marker
Parking: Parking available at coordinates
Placement agency: unknown
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