John P. Gillett Memorial Bridge
N 40° 01.219 W 089° 28.233
16T E 289166 N 4432935
John P. Gillett Memorial Bridge
Waymark Code: WMWFC4
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2017
Views: 2
The John P. Gillett Memorial Bridge, built in 1915, is considered an Illinois Landmark. The arched bridge is one of only two privately owned bridges in the state of Illinois. Originally a wooden bridge built in 1899, it was part of the Oglesby estate. The funeral processional for Governor Oglesby, which included Lincoln's son Robert, walked across the original bridge. The bridge was replaced in 1915 with the current concrete, closed-spandrel arch bridge.
*source: www.illinoisroute66.org/What-to-See/Details/articleId/4947
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Elkhart, Logan Co, IL
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Chapel Road / 700th St
Water or other terrain spanned: Chapel Road / 700th St
Construction Date: 1915
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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