Poster:  programs/blairbridges/Bridges_poster2.pdf
Cable TV:   programs/blairbridges/BHPA_cable.jpg
News Release:  programs/blairbridges/news_release.htm
Handout:  programs/blairbridges/Bridges_handout.pdf
Website Resources:   Public Page   |  Research Notes
Things to Bring to the Meeting:  programs/blairbridges/bring.htm
Location / Map: programs/blairbridges/Location.htm 

Marty Rump, Moderator
Bud Jenny, Former Mayor of Blair (1990-1994) & Local History Buff
Lou Schmitz, Omaha, Local Railroad Historian and author the 1997 article "The Blair Crossing" publishing in the 1997 North Western Lines Magazine.
alternate panelist, Nathan Krämer

Welcome
Blair: Reminisce!  is a series of a programs organized by the Blair Historical Preservation Alliance.

Moderator introduces self

General comments about the nostalgia bridges -- gracefully spanning an obstacle,  symbol of unity, etc
Blair exist because of the Railroad -- River Bluffs terrain, foresight of John I. Blair and proximity to Omaha.

Mission of the Program and the Historic Landmarks Registry
seeks to increase public awareness of and interest in historic sites and structures in Blair.
Specifically the registry is design to help identify, research, document and recognize historic sites.

Tonight’s Program
features . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Historic overview handouts.

Program Format
Discussion panel of people to share some specific memories of our subject. Then follow with open questions and comments from our audience.

Introduction the Panel Guests

Outline:

Before the Bridge
    The Railroads
    The Ferry
    The Pontoon / Ice Bridge
    The Round House

The Blair Crossing
    George Morison
              Other Morison Bridges
              Panama Cannel
    Engineering Drawings & Report
    Construction Techniques and Photos

Replacing the Railroad Bridge
    Flat top vs Round top
    Relocate to Wyoming

The Highway Bridge
    Reed O'Hanlon & the Blair Bridge Company
    Toll Bridge
     Lincoln Highway & Highway 30

The New Highway Bridge

Questions for the Panel:

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Invite Audience comments and questions

7:50 p.m. Close the Program

• Invitation to visit informally after the program
• Invitation to become a Member
• Share your comments and history — on line discussion forum (look for “Blair: Reminisce!” link on homepage www.BlairHistory.com)
• Next Blair: Reminisce! — This fall -- (Thursday, August 30.) another Blair: Reminisce! program on the Lincoln Highway in Blair.
• Thank you to Guests, thank you to audience & good night.