Researchers may make free and open use of the Meriam Library’s digitized public domain materials without obtaining permission. However, some materials in our online collections may be protected by U.S. copyright law (Title 17, U.S.C.). Use or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use (Title 17, U.S.C. § 107) requires permission from the copyright owners. The use or reproduction of some materials may also be restricted by terms of the Meriam Library’s gift or purchase agreements. Responsibility for determining rights status and permissibility of any use or reproduction rests exclusively with the researcher. The Library asks to be credited as the materials source whenever possible. To request permission for reuse of this image select this link to our web request form: https://library.csuchico.edu/special-collections/license
Description
The historic bridge was opened in 1856 as the first suspension bridge west of the Mississippi River during Gold Rush days - across the Middle Fork of the Feather River at Bidwell's Bar. With the filling of Lake Oroville after the construction of Oroville Dam, the filling of Lake Oroville after the construction of Oroville Dam, the old bridge was disassembled, moved, and put back together at Bidwell Canyon on Lake Oroville. Dedicatory exercise were held in July 1977 to mark its removal to the new location. Photograph shows suspension bridge, Bidwell Bar, erected and opened for travel in 1856. It was removed from this site in 1965 to be relocated on new site in state park, 4 miles from Oroville. "The historic bridge was opened in 1856 as the first suspension bridge west of the Mississippi River during Gold Rush days - across the Middle Fork of the Feather River at Bidwell's Bar. With the filling of Lake Oroville after the construction of Oroville Dam, the filling of Lake Oroville after the construction of Oroville Dam, the old bridge was disassembled, moved, and put back together at Bidwell Canyon on Lake Oroville. Dedicatory exercise were held in July 1977 to mark its removal to the new location." hm
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
