THE MAUMEE - PERRYSBURG BRIDGE

A PICTORIAL HISTORY

Heavy rains in Indiana and Northwest Ohio halted construction for two weeks as the construction site was overrun with floodwaters from October 15 through 30.............

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North cofferdam overrun by flood

Flood waters running high

Piers #4, #5 and #6 in flood 

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Flood rages around Piers #4 and #5 

Pier #1 in flood

Pier #1surrounded by water

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Construction materials washed away

Ft. Meigs framed by floodwaters

Floodwaters retreat at sunset

       

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