DAVENPORT SKYBRIDGE

Completion Date June 2005

50 Feet High With A Span Of Nearly 600 Feet

Designed by Holabird & Root Neumann Monson General Contractor Russell Construction Co.

Subcontractors Beert Construction Co. AZCO Blackhawk Foundations East Moline Glass Co.

Davenport's Skybridge will be the city's biggest tourist attraction.  Thousands of people who attend numerous festivals in LeClaire Park every year will be attracted to this unique structure for a clear view of the beautiful Mississippi River. Davenport isn't just building a bridge,  it's rebuilding its downtown. THIRTEEN PAGES SHOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SKYBRIDGE

Steel Reinforcement for Concrete Base

Concrete Base

Lifting Beam To South Tower Structure

South Tower Ready For Masts

South Tower With Masts

Webmaster: Vern Wriedt

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Click Hardhat For Page 2 Adding Roof Supports To Masts

Building Davenport's Skybridge

Photos by Vern Wriedt

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Holabird & Root  received  a 2005 Excellence in Structural Engineering Award from the National Council of Structural Engineers Association for the Davenport Skybridge.

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