April 28, 2010
The largest concrete bridge deck pour in the state’s history took place on this date in Kansas City while building the new Christopher S. Bond Bridge.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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