Mill Street Bridge

The Mill Street bridge was, in various forms, in service from approximately 1856 through 1951.  The version pictured here dates from about 1900, since the Smith Library appears to be recently completed.  This riveted iron bridge was built by a Milwaukee company and cost $14,500.  On Saturday, August 25, 1951, the new Racine Street bridge was dedicated to pioneer Curtis Reed and shortly thereafter the Mill Street bridge was demolished completely.  Notice the old Menasha High School rising in the distance behind the library and how St. Mary's dominates the skyline.