Veteran's Memorial Bridge (Detroit Superior) Subway Tour
Saturday, July 6th, 2013
9am-3pm
Offering some of the best views of the valley (the Cuyahoga River valley downtown that is), views that rival those being proposed by the Rotary Club of Cleveland for the suggested path along the Red Line Viaduct (itself a GREAT idea, one I support with every ounce of my supportive nature of supporting. In fact, during a hiccup on the Red Line I was stuck on that viaduct for about 45 minutes as the signalling was being "fixed" and spent the time admiring quite a fantastic little view, I can only imagine how successful a bike/jog/walk trail from W. 25th to Downtown would be. If anything it would provide a great connection for alternative commuters to get downtown without having to deal with traffic on Carnegie or going over the Veteran's Memorial Bridge dubious East bound lane).
Anyway, if you have the time, I highly suggest you grab a camera, maybe a pair of binoculars, some ice water and make the trek across the bridge with family and friends. If you missed the previous Ingenuity festivals or the last Cleveland Competition exhibition that took place there, you missed quite an experience. Better start making up for it.
More info via The Cuyahoga County Office of the Executive (nothing on the County Engineer's website?)
Veterans Memorial Bridge & Subway Station Tour on Saturday, July 6th
CLEVELAND ‐ The Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works announces the annual Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Station tour, to be held on Saturday, July 6th, 2013. This free, selfguided tour will allow visitors to experience the original streetcar station and tracks, unique views of the Cuyahoga River, Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland, and various exhibits and films. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and the event ends at 3:00 p.m. No Reservations are required.The main entrance for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Station tour is at the Department of Public Works Garage, 2433 Superior Viaduct, at the northeast corner of the West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue intersections. Free parking is available in the lot located at this address. Volunteers will be assisting with the maintenance of traffic and parking on the day of the tour. Cameras are encouraged for this event.
According to Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, “Tourists will get a feeling for the era as well as what life was like when streetcars were the only major form of public transportation. Those who had once ridden the streetcars will reminisce of their past and simpler times and younger generations are able to witness a well preserved piece of Cleveland history.” Last year, over 2,000 people ventured out to take part in this unique and interesting experience. The County is honored to open the gates and share this unique piece of history with visitors throughout the country.
In 1918, the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge was celebrated as the world’s largest double‐deck, reinforced concrete structure, and was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The Veteran’s Memorial Bridge is 96 ft. tall and 3,112 ft. long, connecting Detroit and Superior Avenues over the Cuyahoga River Valley in downtown Cleveland. The Subway served as a major hub for commuter transportation until the discontinuation of streetcar service on January 24, 1954.
For questions prior to the tour, please visit our website at www.publicworks.cuyahogacounty.us or contact the Department of Public Works, (216) 348‐3824, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216‐348‐3900/3901.
PS. the Cleveland Competition homepage has some great photos of the bridge and since the last competition was centered on ideas for re-using the subway level, well, there are lots of purty things to look at.
Veterans Memorial Bridge & Subway Station Tour on Saturday, July 6th
The main entrance for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Station tour is at the Department of Public Works Garage, 2433 Superior Viaduct, at the northeast corner of the West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue intersections. Free parking is available in the lot located at this address. Volunteers will be assisting with the maintenance of traffic and parking on the day of the tour. Cameras are encouraged for this event.
According to Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, “Tourists will get a feeling for the era as well as what life was like when streetcars were the only major form of public transportation. Those who had once ridden the streetcars will reminisce of their past and simpler times and younger generations are able to witness a well preserved piece of Cleveland history.” Last year, over 2,000 people ventured out to take part in this unique and interesting experience. The County is honored to open the gates and share this unique piece of history with visitors throughout the country.
In 1918, the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge was celebrated as the world’s largest double‐deck, reinforced concrete structure, and was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The Veteran’s Memorial Bridge is 96 ft. tall and 3,112 ft. long, connecting Detroit and Superior Avenues over the Cuyahoga River Valley in downtown Cleveland. The Subway served as a major hub for commuter transportation until the discontinuation of streetcar service on January 24, 1954.
For questions prior to the tour, please visit our website at www.publicworks.cuyahogacounty.us or contact the Department of Public Works, (216) 348‐3824, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216‐348‐3900/3901. - See more at: http://executive.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/VAMemrlBrdg-SubwayStnTour-070613.aspx#sthash.O2f69flF.dpuf
Veterans Memorial Bridge & Subway Station Tour on Saturday, July 6th
The main entrance for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Station tour is at the Department of Public Works Garage, 2433 Superior Viaduct, at the northeast corner of the West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue intersections. Free parking is available in the lot located at this address. Volunteers will be assisting with the maintenance of traffic and parking on the day of the tour. Cameras are encouraged for this event.
According to Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, “Tourists will get a feeling for the era as well as what life was like when streetcars were the only major form of public transportation. Those who had once ridden the streetcars will reminisce of their past and simpler times and younger generations are able to witness a well preserved piece of Cleveland history.” Last year, over 2,000 people ventured out to take part in this unique and interesting experience. The County is honored to open the gates and share this unique piece of history with visitors throughout the country.
In 1918, the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge was celebrated as the world’s largest double‐deck, reinforced concrete structure, and was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The Veteran’s Memorial Bridge is 96 ft. tall and 3,112 ft. long, connecting Detroit and Superior Avenues over the Cuyahoga River Valley in downtown Cleveland. The Subway served as a major hub for commuter transportation until the discontinuation of streetcar service on January 24, 1954.
For questions prior to the tour, please visit our website at www.publicworks.cuyahogacounty.us or contact the Department of Public Works, (216) 348‐3824, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216‐348‐3900/3901. - See more at: http://executive.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/VAMemrlBrdg-SubwayStnTour-070613.aspx#sthash.O2f69flF.dpuf
Veterans Memorial Bridge & Subway Station Tour on Saturday, July 6th
The main entrance for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Station tour is at the Department of Public Works Garage, 2433 Superior Viaduct, at the northeast corner of the West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue intersections. Free parking is available in the lot located at this address. Volunteers will be assisting with the maintenance of traffic and parking on the day of the tour. Cameras are encouraged for this event.
According to Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, “Tourists will get a feeling for the era as well as what life was like when streetcars were the only major form of public transportation. Those who had once ridden the streetcars will reminisce of their past and simpler times and younger generations are able to witness a well preserved piece of Cleveland history.” Last year, over 2,000 people ventured out to take part in this unique and interesting experience. The County is honored to open the gates and share this unique piece of history with visitors throughout the country.
In 1918, the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge was celebrated as the world’s largest double‐deck, reinforced concrete structure, and was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The Veteran’s Memorial Bridge is 96 ft. tall and 3,112 ft. long, connecting Detroit and Superior Avenues over the Cuyahoga River Valley in downtown Cleveland. The Subway served as a major hub for commuter transportation until the discontinuation of streetcar service on January 24, 1954.
For questions prior to the tour, please visit our website at www.publicworks.cuyahogacounty.us or contact the Department of Public Works, (216) 348‐3824, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216‐348‐3900/3901. - See more at: http://executive.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/VAMemrlBrdg-SubwayStnTour-070613.aspx#sthash.O2f69flF.dpuf
Veterans Memorial Bridge & Subway Station Tour on Saturday, July 6th
The main entrance for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Station tour is at the Department of Public Works Garage, 2433 Superior Viaduct, at the northeast corner of the West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue intersections. Free parking is available in the lot located at this address. Volunteers will be assisting with the maintenance of traffic and parking on the day of the tour. Cameras are encouraged for this event.
According to Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, “Tourists will get a feeling for the era as well as what life was like when streetcars were the only major form of public transportation. Those who had once ridden the streetcars will reminisce of their past and simpler times and younger generations are able to witness a well preserved piece of Cleveland history.” Last year, over 2,000 people ventured out to take part in this unique and interesting experience. The County is honored to open the gates and share this unique piece of history with visitors throughout the country.
In 1918, the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge was celebrated as the world’s largest double‐deck, reinforced concrete structure, and was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The Veteran’s Memorial Bridge is 96 ft. tall and 3,112 ft. long, connecting Detroit and Superior Avenues over the Cuyahoga River Valley in downtown Cleveland. The Subway served as a major hub for commuter transportation until the discontinuation of streetcar service on January 24, 1954.
For questions prior to the tour, please visit our website at www.publicworks.cuyahogacounty.us or contact the Department of Public Works, (216) 348‐3824, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216‐348‐3900/3901. - See more at: http://executive.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/VAMemrlBrdg-SubwayStnTour-070613.aspx#sthash.O2f69flF.dpuf
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