South City in Wichita in Sedgwick County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Mack Bridge
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2011
1. John Mack Bridge Marker
Named in honor of John C. Mack
State Highway Commissioner of
the Fifth District at the time
of its authorization
State Highway Commission of Kansas
Arkansas River Bridge
U.S. Highway 81.
Tomlinson Bridge & Supply Co.
Garfield Kansas
Contractors
B. J. Berson
Resident Engineer
1931
John Mack Bridge Rehabilitation
1996
[officials not transcribed]
Erected 1931 by Kansas State Highway Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 37° 38.737′ N, 97° 20.134′ W. Marker is in Wichita, Kansas, in Sedgwick County. It is in South City. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and the Arkansas River, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Identical markers are on the north and south bridge abutments. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wichita KS 67202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Engine House #6 (approx. 1.7 miles away); Area History (approx. 2.8 miles away); Maurice Clifton Naftzger (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Eaton Hotel
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Also see . . .
1. John Mack Bridge National Register Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on June 15, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. John Mack Bridge - 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on June 15, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2011
2. John Mack Bridge and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2011
3. John Mack Bridge Hwy Commission Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2011
4. John Mack Bridge Rehabilitation Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2011
5. John Mack Bridge Over Arkansas River
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,010 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 15, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
