New book tells history of Duluth's famous lift bridge
by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public RadioA new book tells the story, in words and pictures, of Duluth's most famous landmark.
Duluth, Minnesota — The aerial lift bridge is an icon in Duluth. It spans a small canal, connecting the city to Minnesota Point -- a long, narrow sandbar. When raised, the bridge allows giant ships to enter and leave the protected waters of Duluth Harbor.
Tony Dierckins is the author of a new book, "Crossing the Canal: An Illustrated History of Duluth's Aerial Bridge." To see a slideshow of pictures from the book, click here.
Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer met Dierckins in Duluth, right near the bridge. He said it was first built in 1905 as a "transfer bridge." It carried people over the water in something that looked like a giant basket.
