Tayco Street Bridge

From May 2, 2012

This is a view of the Tayco Street bridge, looking south toward Doty Island.  In the distance, at the left, you can see St. Patrick's Parish.  Prominently featured in this photo is the Menasha Woolen Mill.  It was first set up in Neenah in 1847 by Daniel Priest and was the first woolen mill in Winnebago County.  In time, he moved the operation to Menasha.  From 1859-1886, a wooden swing bridge operated on this site. In 1886, the structure collapsed as a large herd of cattle was crossing. A new iron swing bridge was then constructed for $7,500. The bridge pictured here lasted until 1928 when the familiar bridge with a stone tower at each of its four corners was built.