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Title	Tower Bridge Elevated for Sacramento River Steamer, Sacramento, California
Description	As shown in this postcard, the Tower Bridge is elevated to make way for a southbound riverboat. In order to attain its full height, the bridge's roadway much be lifted 100 feet, travelling at a speed of about one foot per second. As of December 2010, the bridge was being raised an avarage of four times a day.
Format	3.5 x 5.5 in.
Holding Institution	Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento Room
Rights	This image may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.). Copyright restrictions applying to the reproduction and use of this image are available from the Sacramento Public Library.
Street/Neighborhood	Old Sacramento
City/County	Sacramento
Subject	Marinas and Docks Bridges Rivers Sacramento River Boats Riverboats
Collection	Sacramento Room Postcard Collection
Unique ID	BBSAC072