Articles from the Historical Society in Josephine County Oregon

Caveman Bridge
The Completion of the Caveman Bridge in Grants Pass, Oregon

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The moment in time was the completion of the Caveman Bridge in 1931 and the removal of the three span 1909 steel bridge. The steel bridge was hauled down river to replace the lower ferry called the Booth Ferry near the mouth of Pickett Creek. It was renamed the Robertson Bridge and was dedicated with pomp and ceremony with Grandma Robertson in attendance in August of 1932. The author, Louise Stokes, was one of the great historical writers for the Daily Courier in the late 20's and early thirties. Continued - Page 2

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