Rustic Footbridge . 1890's


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There are several rustic bridges, in the park. Most were built of logs and stones and are in the ravines. Christian Wahl, president of the first Milwaukee Board of Park Commissioners, designed and supervised construction of several rustic bridges in the 1890s. In 1936, workers for the Works Project Administration constructed 8 wooden footbridges and 25 check dams in the ravines. Several rustic bridges have washed away but many remain.

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