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January 30, 1960
Kodiak Mirror
Kodiak, Alaska
What is this article about?
Materials for replacing the Karluk River suspension bridge on Kodiak Island are en route from Seattle, with work to begin in February and completion expected by March 30, per Public Works Commissioner Richard A. Downing.
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Karluk Bridge Material In Kodiak
Repair Work Will Begin in February
Materials for the replacement of Karluk River on Kodiak Island are en route from Seattle and work will begin early next month, Public Works Commissioner Richard A. Downing said last week.
Supplies for the 300-foot suspension bridge were to have left Seattle last week aboard the S. S. Tatalina for arrival at Kodiak January 27. From Kodiak, the materials will be taken by power boat to the mouth of the river and be transferred to another craft for the half-mile trip upstream to the bridge site.
Downing said the bridge, equipped with a special design feature to eliminate side-sway, is expected to be in place by March 30. Cost of the work is estimated at
Repair Work Will Begin in February
Materials for the replacement of Karluk River on Kodiak Island are en route from Seattle and work will begin early next month, Public Works Commissioner Richard A. Downing said last week.
Supplies for the 300-foot suspension bridge were to have left Seattle last week aboard the S. S. Tatalina for arrival at Kodiak January 27. From Kodiak, the materials will be taken by power boat to the mouth of the river and be transferred to another craft for the half-mile trip upstream to the bridge site.
Downing said the bridge, equipped with a special design feature to eliminate side-sway, is expected to be in place by March 30. Cost of the work is estimated at
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Karluk Bridge
Kodiak Island
Suspension Bridge
Bridge Replacement
Public Works
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard A. Downing
Where did it happen?
Kodiak Island, Karluk River
Story Details
Key Persons
Richard A. Downing
Location
Kodiak Island, Karluk River
Event Date
January 27 For Arrival, Work Begins Early Next Month (February), Completion By March 30
Story Details
Materials for replacing the 300-foot suspension bridge over Karluk River are shipping from Seattle aboard S.S. Tatalina to arrive Kodiak January 27, then transported by boat to site. Work starts early February, bridge in place by March 30 with anti-sway design. Cost estimated at [truncated].