Quite a few years later (this past spring) the bridge was completed and dedicated to all of the people that worked toward preserving this historical landmark. Not only did the restoration include fixing the bridge and making it operational, but there was also
The following photos are from the dedication that took place this spring.
A view of the bridge from the east side.
The yucky Kalamazoo River. Don't eat the fish you catch from this water.
The swing bridge (left) and operational train bridge (right). This photo was taken from one of the boardwalks that was created as part of the New Richmond Bridge park project.
One of the first times that the bridge was opened!
View of a bridge that runs parallel to the New Richmond swing bridge. Trains still travel on this bridge.
Small child looks down at the Kalamazoo River: between the two parts of the bridge that detach to open.
Detaching the attachments that keep the bridge parts attached when it's not opened.
To swing the bridge, two people walk around holding a key (as seen above) which turns columns around and opens a passage for boats to pass through.
The bridge opened: a rare sight! This is one of about a dozen times that this has happened. On the day of the dedication, volunteers opened the bridge as many times as necessary so that people could "ride the bridge" as it was turned open.
A band was playing shuffle/jazz tunes during the reception of the dedication as well as when the bridge was being turned.
Columns of the bottom of the train bridge. The water level was high and the current was quick.
This is a boat launch from the shore into the Kalamazoo River; it shows how high the water was this day, the water level was above the dock. This is south of the Bridge.
A photo of the base of the bridge. The original bridge was built in 1907.
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