Clinton County Iowa
Historical Society

Lincoln Highway #1

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The Lyons-Fulton Bridge was the Lincoln Highway's entrance into Clinton and the State of Iowa. Crossing this bridge was a true adventure for a teenager with his or her new driver's license. The bridge was a toll bridge but many felt that they should be paid for crossing such a narrow bridge.

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Entrance to bridge in Lyons in the early days.

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Promotional piece for the Lyons-Fulton Bridge.

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Route through Clinton and the distance to other destinations was shown on the reverse side of the promotional piece for the bridge.

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Attorney Frank Ellis addresses the audience at the 1920's dedication of a monument commemorating the service rendered by W. F. Coan, a Clinton banker, in the establishment and promotion of the Lincoln Highway. The monument is located at the intersection of Highway 30 and 67.

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