Flooding up to the deck of the Stillwater Lift Bridge in Stillwater, Minnesota. The Stillwater Lift Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge crossing the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota, and Houlton, Wisconsin. It first opened to traffic in 1931.
Flooding up to the Stillwater Lift Bridge and the Lowell Park gazebo in Stillwater, Minnesota. The Stillwater Lift Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge crossing the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota, and Houlton, Wisconsin. It first opened to traffic in 1931.
View of the Lift Bridge in Stillwater, Minnesota. The Stillwater Lift Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge crossing the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota, and Houlton, Wisconsin. It first opened to traffic in 1931.
The fountain in Lowell Park near the Stillwater Lift Bridge in Stillwater, Minnesota. The Stillwater Lift Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge crossing the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota, and Houlton, Wisconsin. It first opened to traffic in 1931.
The Lowell Park Bridge approach is pictured in front of the Lumber Exchange Building at 436 Chestnut in Stillwater, Minnesota. The Lumber Exchange Building was constructed circa 1890 by Stillwater, Minnesota's lumber barons during the boom years of logging on the St. Croix River. It was built by the Union Depot & Transfer Company (who also built Union Station, Stillwater's train depot in 1887 which is directly to the North) on the first modern business block in the city. The building became the Water Street Inn.
Panoramic view of the Stillwater Lift Bridge and downtown in Stillwater Minnesota. The Stillwater Lift Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge crossing the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota, and Houlton, Wisconsin. It first opened to traffic in 1931.
Letter dated February 8, 1930 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to N. C. Varnum, Hudson, Wisconsinen enclosing an order for $1.00 payable to the City of Stillwater for consideration for release deed given to St. Croix County for the land to be used for the approach to the new bridge across Lake St. Croix.
Letter dated February 8, 1930 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Mrs. Grace Maunsell, Stillwater City Treasurer, enclosing payment of $1.00 from St. Croix County for the release of deed which the City of Stillwater gave to St. Croix County.
Letter dated February 6, 1930 from N. O. Varnum, City Attorney of Hudson, Wisconsin to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington acknowledging receipt of the deeds for the Stillwater park property.
Letter dated February 5, 1930 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to N. O. Varnum, City Attorney of Hudson,Wisconsin enclosing original forms of Conveyance of Lands for Highway Purposes from the City of Stillwater.
Letter dated February 5, 1930 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Charles Lammers, Stillwater City Clerk enclosing original forms of Conveyance of Lands for Highway Purposes from the City of Stillwater.
Resolution dated December 17, 1929 authorizing the City of Stillwater to make and deliver a release of certain property for highway purpose to St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
Letter dated August 14, 1929 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to H. J. Hoffman, Minnesota State Highway Department regarding change in the location of the bridge.
Letter dated March 9, 1929 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. August Andresen, U. S. House of Representatives thanking the Congressman for sending a printed copy of the bill.
Letter dated March 6, 1929 from August Andresen, House of Representatives to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding a letter from Mr. Babcock relating to the construction of the Stillwater bridge.
Letter dated March 4, 1929 from C. M. Babcock, Commissioner of Highways to Hon. August H. Andresen, House of Representatives thanking him for his aid in securing the passage of Public Law No. 740.
Letter dated February 28, 1929 from Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington enclosing copies of Public Law #740, which grants the consent of Congress to construct a bridge across the St. Croix River at Stillwater.
Public Law No. 740 H. R. 13502, approved February 13, 1929--An Act Authorizing the state of Minnesota and the State of Wisconsin to construct, maintain and operate a free highway bridge across the Saint Croix River at or near Stillwater, Minnesota.
Letter dated February 9, 1929 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives thanking the Congressman for his support in putting the bill through.
Telegram dated February 8, 1929 from August Andresen announcing that the Andresen Bill for construction of a new bridge at Stillwater was approved by the U. S. Senate, and would now go to the President for approval.
Letter dated January 21, 1929 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives expressing his happiness that the H. R. 13502 is anticipated to pass the Senate.
Letter dated January 23, 1929 from Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding a copy of the bill recently passed by the House and soon to be passed by the Senate authorizing a new bridge across Lake St. Croix at Stillwater 1/23/1929
Letter dated January 21, 1929 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Hon. August Andresen, House of Representatives requesting a copy of the bill recently passed authorizing a new bridge across Lake St. Croix at Stillwater.
Letter dated January 18, 1929 from J. L. Watson, Right of Way Commissioner, Northern Pacific Railway Company to Frank T. Wilson, Stillwater regarding the dangerous proposed crossing at Mulberry Street and suggesting Chestnut Street as a safer alternative.
Congressional Act H. R. 13502, dated January 8, 1929 authorizing the State of Minnesota and the State of Wisconsin to construct, maintain and operate a free highway bridge across the Saint Croix river at or near Stillwater, Minnesota.
Letter dated May 11, 1928 from Senator Henrick Shipstead to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington indicating he would take up the federal aid proposal during the next session of Congress.
Letter dated May 7, 1928 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Senator Henrik Shipstead, asking for his help in passing an amendment with regards to making federal funds available to municipalities with population over 2500 persons.
Letter dated April 6, 1928 from Senator Henrick Shipstead to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington offering his continued assistance regarding the interstate bridge.
Letter dated April 5, 1928 from Thomas Mac Donald, Chief of Bureau of Public Roads to Senator Henrik Shipstead clarifying federal aid available for bridges, and questioning the eligibility of federal aid for the interstate bridge because of the portion of the bridge within the Stillwater city limits.
Letter dated March 30, 1928 from Senator Henrik Shipstead to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington regarding an opinion from the Bureau of Public Roads pertaining to a request for federal aid for the interstate bridge.
Letter dated March 27, 1928 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to W. J. Madden, Stillwater Association of Public and Business Affairs regarding Hudson Mayor N. C. Varnum's address to citizens of St. Joseph Township regarding the interstate bridge.
Letter dated March 27, 1928 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Senator Henrik Shipstead, asking for federal aid in building the interstate bridge at Stillwater.
Letter dated March 27, 1928 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to N. ). Varnum, of Hudson, Wisconsin, chairman of the Highway Committee of the County Board of St. Croix County, regarding the address to citizens ofSt. Joseph Township regarding the interstate bridge.
Speech given on March 23, 1928 by N. O. Varnum of Hudson, Wisconsin, chairman of the Highway Committee of the County Board of St. Croix County to citizens of St. Joseph Township, Wisconsin regarding the interstate bridge.
Letter dated January 14, 1928 from H. J. Kuelling, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington clarifying costs and St. Croix County�s responsibility regarding payment.
Letter dated January 1, 1928 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission for update on progress of proposed interstate bridge at Stillwater.
Letter dated August 6, 1925 from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington assuring him that the legislation would be mailed as soon as it had been published and clarified that Minnesota would remain in control of the portion of the bridge which was within the Wisconsin boundary.
Letter dated August 4, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission for update on copy of bridge legislation as well as questions about Wisconsin ownership of the portion of the bridge in Wisconsin.
Letter dated July 17, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington Thomas Mohn, City Attorney of Red Wing enclosing and clarifying bridge resolution.
Letter dated July 16, 1925 from Thomas Mohn, City Attorney of Red Wing, MN to Stillwater City Attorney Buffington asking for a copy of the resolution dated October 2, 1924 giving the State of Minnesota the control of the bridge.
Letter dated July 15, 1925 from M. W. Torkelson, Wisconsin Highway Commission to Stillwater City Attorney Edwin J. Buffington clarifying the bridge legislation and reporting a copy would be sent as soon as it was available.
Letter dated July 13, 1925 from Stillwater City Attorney Edwin D. Buffington to Wisconsin Highway Commission requesting copy of bridge legislation that passed in Wisconsin.