The first floating bridge in the world opened on Lake Washington, July 2, 1940. Skeptics predicted that it would sink, and that the tolls would never pay off the cost of construction. The bridge lasted for 50 years, and the tolls came off in 1949. Come and learn how the bridge was built, why it was a success, and how the lives of Eastside residents changed after its construction.
Presented by the Eastside Heritage Center, in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services.
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