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Lake Street Bridge. A Road, Rail, and Pedestrian Bridge in Chicago’s Infrastructure History. A Photographic Collection. Part One: Superstructure, Bridge Tender’s Houses, and Substructures.

Divi Logan

Divi Logan presents a detailed overview of the Lake Street Bridge, highlighting its structure, design, and operational components. The bridge, built in 1916, features a divided Warren Truss style and includes essential elements like superstructures, tender houses, and lateral bracing. It serves as a vital connection for urban transit and public safety.

Dearborn Street Bridge with leaves raised
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The Dearborn Street Bridge: Chicago’s Bascule Bridges Integrate Architectural Planes into the City’s Dynamic Landscape.

Divi Logan

Photograph by Divi Logan. 8 April 2025. Introduction: What is a Bascule Bridge? The word "bascule" comes from the French for "seesaw" and captures the idea of balancing the weight on either side of the pivot point. Bascule bridges use counterweights to help raise and lower the spans. Most of the bridges in use during… Continue reading The Dearborn Street Bridge: Chicago’s Bascule Bridges Integrate Architectural Planes into the City’s Dynamic Landscape.