Clearwater in Pinellas County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Seminole Bridge
Photographed By Julie Szabo, August 30, 2007
1. The Seminole Bridge Marker
Inscription.
The Seminole Bridge was the original link to Clearwater Beach. Completed in 1917, the wooden bridge opened up access to the beach and paved the way for its first development. The bridge terminated where the Palm Pavilion stands today. It became known as the “Rickety Bridge” because the unforgiving Florida sun warped the boards, popping out the nails at either end. Automobiles would “clippity-clop” along at a slow, noisy pace. A turnstile allowed boats to pass through. The bridge’s lifespan was cut short, in part, by the hurricane of ’21 and, finally, by the completion of Memorial Causeway in 1926.
The Seminole Bridge was the original link to Clearwater Beach. Completed in 1917, the wooden bridge opened up access to the beach and paved the way for its first development. The bridge terminated where the Palm Pavilion stands today. It became known as the “Rickety Bridge” because the unforgiving Florida sun warped the boards, popping out the nails at either end. Automobiles would “clippity-clop” along at a slow, noisy pace. A turnstile allowed boats to pass through. The bridge’s lifespan was cut short, in part, by the hurricane of ’21 and, finally, by the completion of Memorial Causeway in 1926.
Erected by Clearwater Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 27° 58.44′ N, 82° 48.141′ W. Marker is in Clearwater, Florida, in Pinellas County. Marker is on Seminole Street near North Osceola Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clearwater FL 33755, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding The Seminole Bridge. What’s left of the bridge is now a boat launch/fishing pier with a huge parking lot.
Photographed By Julie Szabo, August 30, 2007
2. The Seminole Bridge Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2007, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,689 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2007, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
