© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
Bridge toll- J.A.R. Bridge Inc. St. Paul Park, Minnesota ND
| Plastic (Red) | 1.73 g | - |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | J.A.R. Bridge |
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Transportation tokens › Bridge tokens |
| Years | 1982-1999 |
| Composition | Plastic (Red) |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Size | 31.8 × 31.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners (43mm at outer corners) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#362819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend stacked in 4 lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
St. Paul
Park
Inver Grove Hts.
Toll Bridge
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rock Island Swing Bridge was built in 1895 and closed due to bankruptcy of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in 1980. Being a swing bridge, it was left open for boat traffic. Special legislation was passed for an individual to own a bridge, and Joan and Al Roman of Chicago bought the bridge and reopened it in 1982. It was closed in 1999 because of a failing beam in the bridge, and a portion fell into the river. Demolition was begun, but people fought to keep the remaining portion open as a public pier. After rebuilding the deck, it opened as "Swing Bridge Park" and a public pier in 2011.Photo of the pier.
These tokens were made in several colors including Red, Orange, White, Yellow, Black, Blue and Green.
