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Federal Street Bridge during 1913 Flood. PO1.1029	East Federal Street Bridge. The first bridge across the Mosquito Creek on East Federal Street was not constructed until 1904, and it was a second-hand bridge. This bridge had originally been on Robbins Avenue, but was moved to East Federal when a new bridge was constructed on Robbins Avenue in 1904. The new East Federal Street Bridge was opened in November 1950. It replaced the old iron bridge that was erected in 1904-1905.

Photo taken from the newspaper, November 22, 1950, of the opening ceremonies of the East Federal Street bridge in Niles. The mayor, Edward P. Lenney (second from right), cuts the ribbon. PO1.64A	In 1904 a new bridge was constructed over Mosquito Creek on Robbins Avenue. The old bridge, the one pictured above, was moved to East Federal Street. The old-timer had a five ton limit and a foot walk on the north side...It's the last picture just before the dismantling of the old bridge and the start of the new bridge last spring. In 1950 a new span replaced the old bridge.	A 1950 newspaper photograph of the antiquated steel Federal Street Bridge across Mosquito Creek which has been replaced by a new concrete span. PO1.65

PO1.61	PO1.63	First car across the 1950 Federal Street bridge.

View of bridge showing water level scale.	East Federal Street Bridge, with Niles McKinley High School in the background..	The East Federal Bridge was designated as the Veterans Memorial Bridge. This dedication was sponsored by: American Legion, Post 106; VFW, Post 2014; Army-Navy 244 and Army- Navy 252; Amvets 101 and Amvets 106.