Crossing the James River Bridge, Huron, South Dakota
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N 44° 21.910 W 098° 12.867
14T E 562593 N 4912732
A mural depicting the railroad coming to Huron, SD.
Waymark Code: WM1K90
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2007
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The City of Huron, SD, tells its story through outdoor murals painted on the sides of the buildings in the downtown area. There are presently about twenty murals and a new one is added annually.
Until June, 1880, the railroad just came to the east side of the James River near Huron, SD. A new railroad bridge was opened and was the longest and highest bridge in the Dakotas. This mural depicts the first train to cross that bridge, which led to the rapid development of the area.
City: Huron, SD
Location Name: 143 Dakota Avenue South
Artist: David Sieh
Date: 1999
Media: brick wall
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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