Highland in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mid-Hudson Bridge Dedication
400 Years of History
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2019
1. Mid-Hudson Bridge Dedication Marker
The opening day celebration on August 25, 1930 was officiated by Governor and Mrs. Roosevelt, former Governor and Mrs. Smith and Poughkeepsie Mayor Lovelace. The celebration included a parade, official dedication ceremony in Union Square, clambake, music, a block dance and fireworks. At 5:30 P.M., Mrs. Smith cut the ribbon on the east side of the span while Mrs. Roosevelt cut the ribbon on the west. An auto procession began from both sides and met in the middle. On that first day, 12,000 automobiles and 30,000 pedestrians crossed the Mid-Hudson Bridge for free.
Eleanor Roosevelt, joined by the state superintendent of public works (left) and the bridge designers (right), cuts the ribbon at the August 25, 1930, opening of the Mid-Hudson Bridge.
Background photograph courtesy New York State Bridge Authority.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Notable Events • Women. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 25, 1930.
Location. 41° 42.636′ N, 73° 57.002′ W. Marker is in Highland, New York, in Ulster County. Marker can be reached from Haviland Road, half a mile east of U.S. 44, on the left when traveling east. Marker is mounted at knee-level on the south railing of the old Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, about 1/4 mile east of the Haviland Road parking lot for Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 87 Haviland Road, Highland NY 12528, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Poughkeepsie Regatta (within shouting distance of this marker); Highland Landing (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sloops (about 800 feet away); Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge Cantilevered Spans (approx.
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More about this marker. Originally built in 1889, today the repurposed Poughkeepsie Highland Railroad Bridge carries a scenic pedestrian walkway over the Hudson River.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2019
2. Mid-Hudson Bridge Dedication Marker • wide view
(Mid-Hudson Bridge in background)
(Mid-Hudson Bridge in background)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on February 10, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
