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Bridge joins two cities for 50 years
Quality workmanship and engineering built the world’s longest vertical lift bridge designed by Tom D’Arcy 50 years ago. The bridge is the vital connection between the residents of Houghton and Hancock, Michigan.
July 1, 2010 • 2 photos
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Half a century ago, young engineer Tom D’Arcy designed a bridge connecting two small cities in Michigan. In June, 2010, D’Arcy was honored as Grand Marshall of the Bridgefest Parade celebrating the bridge’s 50th anniversary. D’Arcy was a young engineer, just 27 years old, and employed by the firm of Hazelet & Erdal when he was tasked with designing the bridge.
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