Paseo Bridge Closed
On November 19, 2010 the old Paseo Bridge in K.C. was closed in favor of its new replacement.
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.
Image from Picryl by Library of Congress
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