The park, which was segregated for many years, prided and promoted itself as a million-dollar playground. It was a hidden gem for some families found at the end of West Market Street where Shawnee Park has expanded in modern times. Fontaine Ferry Park welcomed white children and their parents from 1909 to 1969 and promoted …
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Three different centuries of Ohio River bridge crossings in Louisville. Five spans of various design and construction in one photo. Going from farthest to nearest: 14th St. Bridge (Pennsylvania Rail Road Bridge) First bridge across the Ohio River in Louisville. Truss swing/vertical-lift bridge Built 1868/rebuilt 1916-1919 Most of the bridges were built with the truss …
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