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August 18, 1848
Southport Telegraph
Kenosha, Southport, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Charles Ellet Jr., architect of the Niagara Falls suspension bridge, describes his first drive across it in a four-horse carriage, noting its 220-foot height, 770-foot length, lack of railings, and the horses' calm demeanor despite the daring crossing.
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Charles Ellet, Jr., architect of the Niagara Falls suspension bridge, thus describes his first passage over it in his vehicle. "This morning I took the plank off my four horse carriage with the mud sill and then drove over and back again in a jiffy. Five hundred feet in the bridge was without ruling on either side. My horse, tho spirited, went along quietly, touched up occasionally with the whip, just to show him that he was in command of, while him courage. "On turning, I decided on the other way to have his team in horse closed carriage, weighing about three ton and a half. Took his place on the box and drove over and back. The horses went quietly. The bridge is 220 feet high, 770 ft long, and without railing, yet so stout is it you might saw it and never will it waver with a wheel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Niagara Falls Bridge
Suspension Bridge
Charles Ellet
First Crossing
Horse Carriage
Engineering Feat
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Ellet Jr.
Where did it happen?
Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Ellet Jr.
Location
Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge
Story Details
Charles Ellet Jr. drives a carriage across the new Niagara Falls suspension bridge for the first time, describing the calm horses and the bridge's impressive structure without railings.