Once seen as a manifestation of America’s pride in its industrial might and beautiful infrastructure, the Washington Memorial Bridge has largely been forgotten since it was dedicated to the Delaware public in 1922.

Recently, Wilmington architect James Tevebaugh, AIA spearheaded an effort to “rediscover” this National Register masterpiece and renew civic pride and regional attention to the bridge. As part of this initiative, the bridge commission’s final report to the Delaware legislature and a dedication day scrapbook produced by Community Service have been digitized and are available from the Delaware Public Archives.

Tevebaugh will present a talk and graphic exhibit featuring excerpts from the commission’s report and photographs from the dedication day ceremony and accompanying pageant.

Free event. Registration required.

About James Tevebaugh:

James Tevebaugh holds a BA degree from Colgate University, ’61, and his architectural MA from the University of Pennsylvania, ’64. The Architectural firm, Tevebaugh Associates, now Tevebaugh Architecture was founded in 1987 and has enjoyed a multi-state reputation for urban planning and design for both public and private commissions. In 2007, Jim founded The Friends of Furness Railroad District, 501 (c) (3) which has performed continuously to promote Wilmington’s historic Gateways.