West Cliff bridge The West Cliff bridge was built in 1918 by the Southern Pacific Railroad over its tracks near Washington and Beach Streets. The wooden bridge is 62 feet long and was constructed using the 1840 truss design patented by William Howe. Source of information: Staff Sentinel. 11/15/1991, 7/12/1994 Mercury. May 24, 1995.
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The West Cliff bridge was built in 1918 by the Southern Pacific Railroad over its tracks near Washington and Beach Streets. The wooden bridge is 62 feet long and was constructed using the 1840 truss design patented by William Howe. Source of information: Staff Sentinel. 11/15/1991, 7/12/1994 Mercury. May 24, 1995.
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