Exploring the Historic Sutliff Bridge: A Journey Back in Time a 4k drone aerial exploration

Discover the captivating history of the Sutliff Bridge, an architectural gem spanning the Cedar River near Lisbon, Iowa. 🌉 Built in 1897-1898, this Parker truss bridge stands as a testament to engineering excellence and community resilience.

Here are some additional facts and information about the bridge:

*Origins and Construction: Learn about the vision behind the Sutliff Bridge, its cost (approximately $12,000), and the engineer, J. R. Sheely, who brought it to life.

*Historical Significance: Explore how the bridge facilitated dry crossings of the Cedar River, dating back to the establishment of Allan Sutliff’s Ferry Service in 1838.

*Surviving the Test of Time: Despite facing threats of demolition, the Sutliff Bridge was ultimately saved and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Discover the challenges it overcame, including the devastating floods of 2008.

*Restoration Efforts: Dive into the restoration process, estimated to cost $1.7 million. Thanks to the dedication of local communities, the bridge reopened in 2012 after four years of closure.

Join us on this virtual journey across the Sutliff Bridge, where history meets resilience, and where the echoes of the past resonate with every creak of its timeworn planks.

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Filmed with: @DJI Mini pro 3 drone
Filmed by: Saxton Studio
Edited by: Saxton Studio
Location: Over Eastern Iowa's Cedar River and Sutliff Bridge @IowaPBS
Music: Doctor Turtle - New Boots Rag , used under CC BY (Free Music Archive)
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Special thanks to JS and MG for the support in making this film.

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