Gandy Bridge - Wikipedia
Gandy Bridge is the southernmost bridge spanning Old Tampa Bay from St. Petersburg, Florida to Tampa, Florida. The original 1924 span was dismantled in 1975. The second bridge, constructed in 1956 was used for vehicular traffic until 1997, when it was converted to recreational use by non-motorized traffic.
Crossing the historic Gandy Bridge in Florida
Located in the US state of Florida, Gandy Bridge is a famous 14,859 feet (4.529m) long bridge over the sea. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.
Great Floridian Feats: The Gandy Bridge - Florida Memory
2014年7月7日 · When completed, the Gandy Bridge became the world’s longest toll bridge, stretching six miles from shore to shore. In addition to becoming an invaluable aid for moving traffic between Tampa and St. Petersburg, the enormity and uniqueness of the span made it a tourist attraction in itself.
Gandy Bridge turns 100, how USF is preserving its history
2024年11月25日 · Happy 100th birthday to the Gandy Bridge! By spanning Old Tampa Bay, its original iteration was the first bridge to connect Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. A closer look at its history, stored at the USF Library on the Tampa campus, shows the significant impact that it had on the region.
USF remembers 100 years of the Gandy Bridge - baynews9.com
2024年12月18日 · 2024 marks 100 years of the Gandy Bridge; It was the first bridge to cross Tampa Bay, connecting Tampa and St. Petersburg; The USF Library has a collection on the Gandy’s history
Gandy Bridge Tower - The Historical Marker Database
2023年11月11日 · The Gandy Bridge, revolutionized travel between Tampa and St. Petersburg. The bridge shortened the distance between the two cities from 43 miles to 10 miles. The Reduction in mileage improved travel and boosted St. Petersburg's economy.
Happy 100th, Gandy Bridge and Coliseum - thegabber.com
2024年11月20日 · On the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 20, 1924, crowds celebrated the dedication of the original Gandy Bridge, the first span to cross Tampa Bay. Later that evening, the Coliseum in St. Petersburg opened its doors for the first time. George S. “Dad” Gandy arrived in St. Petersburg shortly after 1900.
Gandy Bridge - The Historical Marker Database
Constructed as a toll bridge for auto and street car traffic by George S. Gandy, a pioneer West Coast developer, it was begun in 1922 and opened in 1924. The structure consisted of 3¼ miles of causeways and 2½ miles of bridge, and at its completion was one of …
Towering into History: The Gandy Tower - The Gabber Newspaper
2024年11月20日 · The Gandy Tower, currently located at Heritage Village, is the last artifact from the original bridge. Learn about efforts to preserve it.
Gandy spans the years - Tampa Bay Times
2005年10月3日 · Today, the Gandy Bridge is taken for granted. Eclipsed long ago by the busy Howard Frankland Bridge, the Gandy is Tampa Bay's forgotten bridge, a dual span that rarely has backups or...