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Huey P. Long Bridge Across The Mississippi
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1953 Apr-14
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The Huey P. Long Bridge is 4.4 miles long including approaches, one of the longest railroad bridges in the world; the finest span across the Mississippi cost $13,000,000; has tow 18 ft. auto roadway toll free forms a juncture of two transcontinental highways. Old Spanish Trail from the Atlantic to Pacific and Jefferson Highway from the Gulf to Canada. Its central pier rests on sand 170 ft. below the water of the river and it extends a total of 409 ft. high equal to a 36-story office building. The bridge provides a 135 ft. vertical clearance and a 790 ft. horizontal clearance.
| Details |  | | State: | LA | | City: | New Orleans | | Publisher: | New Orleans News Co. | | Type: | Linen | | Stamp: | 2C | | Postmark/Cancel: | 1953 Apr-14
New Orleans, La | | Size: | 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm) |
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