Purple People Bridge, Cincinnati

The Newport Southbank Bridge, popularly known as the "Purple People Bridge", stretches 2,670 feet over the Ohio River, connecting Newport, Kentucky to downtown Cincinnati. The original bridge first opened on April 1, 1872, under the name Newport and Cincinnati Bridge; it was Cincinnati's first railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River. The current bridge was constructed in 1896 and accommodated streetcar, pedestrian and automobile traffic. In 1904, the bridge was renamed the L&N (Louisville and Nashville) Railroad Bridge. On April 17, 2001, the L&N Railroad Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Sight Name: Purple People Bridge
Sight Location: Cincinnati, USA (See walking tours in Cincinnati)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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