Five cents to cross the MississippiSourced
The river's first bridge opened in 1855.
Walking across cost five cents.
Minnesota's Hennepin Avenue Bridge opened in January 1855 and is described as the first bridge across the Mississippi River. Its opening drew a parade and cannon salute. It began as a toll bridge charging pedestrians five cents.
A new crossing
came with a small price.
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