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Iowa Falls Swinging Bridge


  • Address: 120 Mildred Ave
  • Vicinity: Assembly Park to Rocksylvania Ave, spans Iowa River
  • Type: Swing Bridge
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Structure

A Lovely View of the Iowa River

The Swinging Bridge is a twentieth century suspension bridge in Iowa Falls, Iowa. The pedestrian bridge spans the Iowa River from Assembly Park to Rocksylvania Avenue. South of the bridge, in Linear Park along Foster Boulevard, is a sculpture by Peter Toth depicting an American Indian. The wooden statue is park of his Trail of the Whispering Giants. - AsNotedIn


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1897/00/00 The original Iowa Falls Swinging Bridge is erected.
1989/00/00 Iowa Falls Swinging Bridge over the Iowa River is rebuilt. The wooden structure was also reconstructed in 1909, 1925 and 1956.

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Particulars for Iowa Falls Swinging Bridge:
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Structure type Bridge
Area of Significance Engineering
Historic Use Pedestrian Related
Sight Category Structure
Bridge Movable Type Swing Bridge
Building Material Wood




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