Menomonee Falls in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Third Street Bridge
Photographed by Connor Olson, May 7, 2023
1. Third Street Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Third Street Bridge. . This site marks the location of the historic third Street Bridge, now known as the Roosevelt Drive Bridge. Constructed in 1899 to provide better access to the rail depot and the Water Street industrial and commercial district on the east side of the river. Until this bridge was constructed, all depot-bound traffic was forced to pass through the busy downtown and cross the Menomoree River at Main Street. The Third Street Bridge, originally constructed of ashlar limestone with low, sloping stone railings and two identical, semi-circular arches, was an excellent example of local stone masonry skills. The original bridge remained largely intact until 1996 when it was reconstructed to expand Roosevelt Drive. The new bridge replicates the double arch design of the original bridge.
This site marks the location of the historic third Street Bridge, now known as the Roosevelt Drive Bridge. Constructed in 1899 to provide better access to the rail depot and the Water Street industrial and commercial district on the east side of the river.
Until this bridge
was constructed, all depot-bound traffic was forced to pass through the busy downtown and
cross the
Menomoree River at Main Street.
The Third Street
Bridge, originally constructed of ashlar limestone with low, sloping stone railings and two identical, semi-circular arches, was an excellent example of local stone masonry skills.
The original bridge remained largely intact until
1996 when it was reconstructed to expand Roosevelt Drive.
The new bridge replicates the double arch design of the original bridge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 43° 10.919′ N, 88° 6.876′ W. Marker is in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It is on Roosevelt Drive east of Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Menomonee Falls WI 53051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mill Pond Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Nehs Mill and Mill Dam (approx.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2023, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2023, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
