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DescriptionBlack and white card photograph showing the Melan Bridge spanning the Kansas River; view shows both north and south banks; supports of railroad bridge can be seen through the arches of the Melan Bridge; several buildings can be seen on the far right of the photo; stamped on verso in center: "John F. Strickrott, Photographer Views and Commerical Work, Developing and Finishing for Amateurs a Specialty 531 Kas. Ave., -- Topeka, Kas."; print of the same also included; handwritten on verso of print at center right: "9195 9195"; handwritten on verso of print at bottom left: "Bridges-Melan Bridge"
CreatorStrickrott, John F.SubjectTopeka (Kan.)Date1890-1910FormatjpgLanguageEnglishRights StatementUnless otherwise noted, the items in the Local History Collections may be downloaded by patrons for use in research papers, blog posts, articles, etc. Please credit all uses with “Courtesy of the Topeka and Shawnee County Library".
CreatorStrickrott, John F.SubjectTopeka (Kan.)Date1890-1910FormatjpgLanguageEnglishRights StatementUnless otherwise noted, the items in the Local History Collections may be downloaded by patrons for use in research papers, blog posts, articles, etc. Please credit all uses with “Courtesy of the Topeka and Shawnee County Library".Geographic Location
AddressTopekaGeolocation[1] Melan Bridge collapsed in 1965; replaced by Kansas Avenue Bridge
Geolocation[1] Melan Bridge collapsed in 1965; replaced by Kansas Avenue BridgeRelated
PlaceTopeka, KSVertical FileBRIDGES-Melan Bridge
Vertical FileBRIDGES-Melan BridgeAdmin
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Strickrott, John F., Melan Bridge (1890-1910). Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Local History Collections, accessed 07/08/2026, https://localhistory.tscpl.org/nodes/view/5890