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  • Collection: U.S. Grant Bridge Grand Re-opening, 2006

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Parade of vintage vehicles, first crossing of the new bridge.

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Early fire truck,Engine #1,crossing the bridge.

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Procession of historical/antique vehicles across the bridge from the Portsmouth side, heading South, to the Kentucky side.

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The Life Express, sponsored by Life Ambulance, readying to cross the new bridge with passengers.
Location: Second (2nd) Street, at base of bridge entrance.

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WSAZ Channel 3,Huntington, WV, covering the event.

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Boy Scout Troop 12 displaying colors at the Grand Opening Ceremonies.

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Sign at the Ramada Inn/Damon's Grill
711 Second (2nd) Street

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Portsmouth High School Marching Band members.

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Portsmouth Mayor Jim Kalb,making remarks at the Grand Opening.

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Scioto County Commissioner Skip Riffe,making remarks at the Grand Opening.

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Harry Fry, Ohio Department of Transportation,District 9,Deputy Director, making remarks at the Grand Opening.

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Rachel Stevenson,distinguished guest, attended the grand opening of the original U.S. Grant Bridge,September,1927.
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