Niagara Falls Museums Blog has a great article about the history of the Rainbow Bridge between the US and Canada. When you call Western New York home, you will cross this bridge at some point.
Quick Facts about the Rainbow Bridge:
- Construction began on May 4, 1940
- Span of the bridge is 950 Feet
- Approximately 3500 tons of steel were used
- There was no loss of life during construction due to life nets set up.
- The Rainbow Bridge officially opened Novermber 1, 1941.
- Read Also:Bridges over Niagara – The Rainbow Bridge
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