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  List of bridges in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bridges in the United States is a link page for any notable bridge in the United States of America.
Lewis and Clark Bridge, Rainier to Longview, Washington
The Dalles Bridge, Dallesport to The Dalles, Oregon
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bridges_in_the_United_States   (837 words)

  
 Washington Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis, MN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Bridge is unique in that it has a building built on top of it.
A heated walkway runs the length of the bridge connecting the east and west bank campuses of the Univeristy.
The bridge is painted in U of M colors of Maroon and Gold.
www.visi.com /~jweeks/bridges/pages/ms14.html   (107 words)

  
 National SBNews Full Story
A Minnesota legislative auditor's report on Tuesday raised the possibility that tons of lead-contaminated paint debris from the Washington Avenue bridge in Minneapolis were illegally buried in a rural Buffalo landfill two years ago.
In the case of the Washington Avenue bridge project, the transportation department auditors said a contractor was improperly allowed to dispose of tons of paint chips and sand-blasting debris — containing about a ton of pure lead — in the Superior landfill, north of Buffalo.
The paint-disposal issue involving the Washington Avenue bridge is a technical one: which type of spray-on paint remover was applied before part of the paint was stripped through sandblasting.
www.iwrc.org /news/nat_full_story.cfm?NewsId=661   (650 words)

  
 A History of Minneapolis: 20th Century Growth and Diversity
The Minneapolis Urban League was established in 1925 to assist African-Americans in overcoming obstacles in employment, education, housing, health care and social services.
Minneapolis had the largest Chinese settlement in the state in the early decades of the 20th Century.
The first large scale Japanese-American migration to the state, and to Minneapolis, occurred during World War II as the War Relocation Authority, recognizing the harmful effects of the detention camps, relocated the internees to other parts of the country.
www.mplib.org /history/re2.asp   (1159 words)

  
 Yesterday’s news » 2006 » March
Leaping over the rail of the Washington avenue bridge to the Mississippi river bed 150 feet below, a well-dressed unidentified woman last night furnished the police with a mystery case which probably will not be cleared up until the body is recovered.
University of Minnesota students playing a “practical joke” were originators of the mysterious woman who made the alleged jump from the Washington avenue bridge Sunday afternoon, it became known late yesterday.
The hat and note left on the bridge were a “plant” by the jokers, according to their admission, and the whole affair was designed as a joke on the police, they said.
www.startribune.com /blogs/oldnews/?m=200603   (988 words)

  
 NLG Minnesota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
In Minneapolis, calls to the (612) area code are local calls with seven digit dialing.
Washington Avenue Bridge Circulator:  Stops at Seven Corners in front of Sergeant Preston’s.
By car, cross the 19th Avenue bridge north and go 2 blocks to 4th Avenue.
www.nlgminnesota.org /events/national/2003/guide.shtml   (3176 words)

  
 City Pages - Water Under a Troubled Bridge
Because the bridge itself is under the jurisdiction of Hennepin County, however, little has been done to mitigate the effect of this undeniably unattractive piece of metal on the river valley landscape.
Ironic that the Washington Avenue Bridge was criticized as a missed opportunity even before it was built.
Designed in the early '60s as part of the University's westward sprawl, the bridge was originally conceived of as both a literal and architectural link between the functional aesthetic of the distant Warehouse District and the institutional look of the campus.
www.citypages.com /databank/20/951/article7236.asp?page=2   (911 words)

  
 The Memory
Trip Shakespeare, a deceptively wise Minneapolis quartet that's been teetering on the vertiginous precipe of impending fame for a couple of years now, has the humor, smarts and chops to embrace the bell bottom ethic without wallowing in it.
Latest Arrivals from the rich Minneapolis music scene which has produced a broad range of artists from Prince to the Replacements is an unusual quartet that draws its inspiration from an unlikely cross-reeding of country rock and neo-psychedelia.
The Minneapolis based psychedelic pop quartet is undeniably a hill of funand their fluid spontaneity and contagious exuberance pulled me hook, line, and sinker into their irresistible realm of riveting revelry.
www.geocities.com /willyoubefound/memory.html   (12194 words)

  
 Electron Microprobe - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis and Saint Paul, also known as the Twin Cities, are divided by their borders and the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis is the larger city, whereas Saint Paul is the state capital.
The southern Minneapolis suburbs are Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Prior Lake, Richfield, Rosemount, and Shakopee.
probelab.geo.umn.edu /where.html   (611 words)

  
 Judith and Kelly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
The Weisman Art Museum is located on the East Bank of the University's Minneapolis campus and is bordered by Coffman Memorial Union, Comstock dormitory, Washington Avenue, and the Mississippi River.
I-35W to Washington Avenue exit; left on Washington to Seven Corners; follow Cedar Avenue to the right; take first left, following signs leading to the University's East Bank; turn left and follow the ramp crossing the Washington Avenue Bridge; take first right to River Road and the museum garage entrance.
Travel south on Snelling Avenue for approximately 4 miles to Midway Parkway (the main entrance to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds will be on your right.) Turn left onto Midway Parkway.
www.sims.berkeley.edu /~skafka/wedding/around.html   (452 words)

  
 Artcom Museums Tour: Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
The Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota is a teaching museum devoted to the sharing of knowledge, inspiration, and understanding of art and culture with students, faculty, and all the people of Minnesota and beyond.
Cross the Washington Avenue Bridge and take the first right to East River Road and the museum garage entrance.
Take a left off Washington to Highway 122 and to cross the Washington Avenue Bridge.
www.artcom.com /Museums/nv/af/55455.htm   (610 words)

  
 Getting Around the Twin Cities - Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at the Medical School - University of Minnesota
Your destination is the Radisson Metrodome Hotel, 615 Washington Avenue, S.E. The cost is $15.00 per person, one way or $26.00 round trip.
Parking is provided in the Washington Avenue Ramp located on Washington Avenue between Harvard and Union Streets next to the Radisson Metrodome Hotel, 615 Washington Avenue, SE.
Take University Avenue to Washington Avenue (two streets merge forming a V) Take Washington Avenue (the left leg of the V) to Harvard Street, approximately ¾ of a mile.
www.med.umn.edu /medpeds/applicants/interviewing/directions/home.html   (688 words)

  
 stock photo - The Washington Avenue Bridge
You are on the rear balcony of the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota.
This view is looking west over the Washington Avenue Bridge towards the West Bank and the downtown skyline.
The white roof of the Metrodome is visible at center frame.
www.phototour.minneapolis.mn.us /877   (132 words)

  
 Getting Around the Twin Cities - Pediatrics Residency Program in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of ...
Your destination is the Radisson University Hotel Minneapolis, 615 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN Departure:
Parking is provided in the Washington Avenue Ramp located on Washington Avenue between Harvard and Union Streets next to the Radisson University Hotel Minneapolis, 615 Washington Ave.
Take Washington Avenue Bridge to Harvard Street and take a left (you should be between the parking ramp and the Radisson University Hotel Minneapolis after the turn)
www.med.umn.edu /peds/pedsres/prospective/interviewing/getaround.html   (461 words)

  
 The Bohemian Flats - An Introduction to Life on the Flats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
In 1915, Minneapolis began concentrated efforts to remove the residents of the Flats from their homes in the name of progress.
The Minneapolis Star reported in 1929, "Another benefit has accrued to Minneapolis from the development of river navigation.
The colony of squatters who since time immemorial have held forth underneath the Washington avenue bridge, is to be done away with at last." Indeed they had held forth; it was their home.
www.tc.umn.edu /~buel0028/bohemianflats/intro.html   (353 words)

  
 [Mpls] Cedar Lake Trail (Phase 3)
Some elements of the = project along 4th Avenue North (such as improvements to the 4th Avenue = RR Bridge between 1st Street North and 2nd Street North) may be = completed earlier.
=20 * Bridge Department is upgrading the 4th Avenue N RR bridge in 2003.
* Constraints for Alignment #1 * The ramp underneath the Washington Avenue bridge (on the west side of = the bridge) is expected to cost approximately a million dollars to = construct.
www.mnforum.org /pipermail/mpls/2003-March/022100.html   (1097 words)

  
 Running: Flour Mill Loop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Road construction on the west side of the Mississippi River near Downtown Minneapolis has created a scenic route complete with paved biking and running paths.
The newest running route in Minneapolis, in one of the oldest areas in the city.
Starting at Downtown Minneapolis, take the Boom Island route to the Corridor, to The Lakes, to Minnehaha Parkway, to the River Road, to the Flour Mill road and back to your starting point.
brass612.tripod.com /flour.html   (357 words)

  
 Student spots body in river near campus - Minnesota Daily
The body of an unidentified man, who appeared to be 18 to 20 years old, was found in the Mississippi River, near the Washington Avenue Bridge on Monday morning, after a student spotted it, Minneapolis police said.
The body appeared to have been in the river for some time and is being investigated by the Minneapolis Police Homicide Unit, although the cause of the man's death has not been determined, Lt. L.A. Evenrud of the Minneapolis park police said.
In the two previous cases, two women jumped off the Franklin Avenue bridge at different times in January.
www.mndaily.com /articles/2002/02/12/6084   (272 words)

  
 Minneapolis - Campus Cam webcam | WorldLIVE.cz - webcams USA
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www.worldlive.cz /en/webcams-155-usa-1705-webcam-minneapolis-campus-cam   (179 words)

  
 Local artists utilize public space on campus for Weisman art project - Minnesota Daily
Students can expect to see theatrical performances at the firing range, receive parking tickets with secret messages and hear strange voices inside the Washington Avenue Bridge corridor this semester as local artists begin taking over public spaces on campus.
Minneapolis-based artist Jeanne Francis Dietrich plans to transform the Washington Avenue Bridge indoor walkway into a gigantic mosaic of voices.
When the bridge is lit up at night, the glowing photographs will tell another student's story in sign language.
www.mndaily.com /articles/2000/09/11/15279   (696 words)

  
 Access Map & Transportation Guide for I-94 Construction Period, 1995-Fall 1996
At Washington Avenue, turn left or continue ahead on University to 4th Street S.E. Take Highway 280 south exit, 23A, to the Como Avenue exit.
At Washington Avenue, turn left or continue ahead on University to 4th Street S.E. Going east on I-94:
Turn right on 10th Avenue S.E. and go over the bridge to 19th Avenue S. Follow I-94 east to I-35W north to the U of M west bank exit, 17C.
www.lcse.umn.edu /edirections.html   (689 words)

  
 Minneapolis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Looking east from atop the Washington Avenue bridge connecting the West and East Bank campuses of the University of Minnesota, you can see many of the buildings of the East Bank campus.
It is the first building to your right after crossing the bridge.
There's Christine relaxing against a railing at the end of the Washington Avenue bridge.
www.xmission.com /~fozz/Minnesota/Places/Minneapolis.html   (120 words)

  
 University of Minnesota, TC: Maps: Directions to Minneapolis campus
Turn left onto Washington or follow Huron Boulevard as it changes to 4th Street and take a left onto 15th Avenue.
Take a left onto Washington Avenue and curve right onto Cedar.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
www.onestop.umn.edu /Maps/directions-mpls.html   (450 words)

  
 CHILI FEED   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL--In celebration of postseason bowl and tournament bids for the football and the volleyball teams, University of Minnesota President Mark Yudof will host a free Texas-style chili feed for 4,000 students from 11:45 a.m.
8, on the west end of the Washington Avenue Bridge on the west bank of the Twin Cities campus/Minneapolis.
The football team, 8-3 overall (5-3 in the Big Ten), will play the University of Oregon Ducks in the Wells Fargo Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 31.
www1.umn.edu /urelate/datebook/1999/99_12chili.html   (235 words)

  
 

Cliff rescue near U of M

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She went down the steep embankment near the Washington Avenue bridge.
Minneapolis Rescue and the Hennepin County Water Patrol helped lift her to safety.
Even though she didn't go in the water, they determined it would be easier to rescue her by boat.
www.kstp.com /article/stories/S7418.html?cat=1   (66 words)

  
 stock photo - Entrance to the Washington Avenue Bridge
This is hte east end of the Washington Avenue Bridge.
It spans the Mississippi, and connects the east and west bank segments of the Minneapolis campus of the U of M. This bridge has an enclosed, heated walkway.
The second level is just for pedestrians (and cyclists).
www.phototour.minneapolis.mn.us /2955   (66 words)

  
 Washington Ave. Bridge - Minneapolis Music Venue:: Twin Cities Music Network
The Washington Avenue Bridge near the U of M. Not a usual venue, but listing won't work unless I do this.
A common place to find art of all kinds and is usually busy with traffic, foot as well as car.
If you are the owner or manager of this venue, and you wish to sign up as a venue member, please click on the arrows:
www.tcmusic.net /venue807.html   (75 words)

  
 Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
A Virtual Tour of the West Bank Campus, Minneapolis
This is the view of Washington Avenue toward the West bank, winter 1996.
This is a picture of the entry to the Washington Avenue Bridge, from the West bank looking towards the East bank.
www.cala2.umn.edu /gateway/UofMNTour/WestBankIms/3.html   (43 words)

  
 Map and Directions for the Weisman Art Museum
Take a left from Washington Avenue to Highway 122 to cross on Washington Avenue Bridge.
The parking garage is located beneath the museum on East River Road.
This site is for personal, educational, non-commercial use only and may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Weisman Art Museum.
www.weisman.umn.edu /visiting/map.html   (260 words)

  
 Driving Directions
Follow I35W north to the U of M east bank exit, 17C.
Going west on I94: Take the Huron Boulevard exit and take a left onto Washington Avenue.
View a map of the Minneapolis and St Paul campuses [212K].
www.cala.umn.edu /landscape_architecture/con/dir.html   (125 words)

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