Albert Pike Free Bridge

Under construction

Contributed by Bill Pollard

What appears to be the opening of the Albert Pike Free Bridge to Oklahoma.

Contributed by Bill Pollard

This appears to be the opening of the wagon bridge to Oklahoma. Note in Frisco station in the foreground and the MoPac passenger station across the tracks and the MoPac Freight House on the other side of the bridge.

Contributed by the Stouffer Family

Another shot of what appears to be the opening of the Albert Pike/Fort Smith Free Bridge, depending on which side of the sign you read.

Contributed by Jack Austerman

Albert Pike Free Bridge to Oklahoma

Contributed by the Stouffer Family

Early view of the bridge after it was opened.

Compare this view to the view above showing how far above the water the Missouri Pacific bridge is located.

Library of Congress Collection Contributed by Justin Farnsworth

A view from Oklahoma side of the 1943 flood.

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