Stanton Bridge, El Paso TX, 1910's

The picture shows the International Bridge (Stanton Bridge) looking toward El Paso from the Paso Del Norte end (now Ciudad Juárez). Erected I882, it was the first international pedestrian and vehicular bridge to span the Rio Grande. El Paso's first street railway (mule-propelled) was primarily the reason for its erection.

Area: Out of Area / Ciudad Juarez

Collection: Aultman Collection

Source: El Paso Public Library

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History