Sheila's Wood Decor U.S.A. COOPER RIVER BRIDGE, Charleston, South Carolina

Description: You are purchasing a: Sheila's Wood Figurine Decor COOPER RIVER BRIDGE Charleston, South Carolina In the early 1900's the only way to travel from Charleston to "the neck" now known as Mt. Pleasamt was by ferry. As automobiles grew in popularity, the decision was made to construct a bridge across the river. The Cooper River Bridge took 14 months to build and cost almost six million dollars. It opened to traffic in 1929 and was later renamed the Grace Memorial Bridge in honor of former Charleston Mayor John P. Grace. At the time, its length of 2.7 miles, and it's the fifth longest suspension bridge in the world. In the early 1960's traffic had increased so much it became evident that another bridge would be needed. The second bridge named the Silas N. Pearman Bridge for South Carolina's Commissioner of Public Works first opened to traffic in 1966. Every year since 1978, the Pearman Bridge plays host to the Cooper River Bridge Run. The run, started by Marcus Newberry is the 8th largest 10K run in the world. 5th largest in the United States. The race has grown to more than 30,000 participants and brings in nearly 10 million dollars to the local ecomony. CHS81 Edition size 4000 9 3/8" x 3 7/8" x 3/8" Made in U.S.A. Previously owned, gently displayed, great condition Actual item photographed, questions...please ask before purchasePaying and Shipping Details:Payment to be received by seller within 7 days of final bid, no exceptions. I will be happy to combine multiple purchases.International bidders, please be aware the cost of shipping can be quite expensive. Please preview the shipping cost before bidding. Positive feedback will be left for the buyer upon payment, I would appreciate positive feedback left upon receiving your item. Thank you and have fun shopping!

Price: 14.95 USD

Location: Lebanon, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-09T19:08:12.000Z

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