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Big Four Bridge – Ohio River – Louisville, Kentucky

Big Four Bridge - Ohio River - Louisville, Kentucky

The Big Four Pedestrian Bridge that crosses the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky to Jeffersonville, Indiana. The Big Four is a repurposed railroad bridge, that opened in 1895 and ceased operations in 1968. It was opened as pedestrian/bicycle bridge in 2014. The bridge derives its name from the defunct Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, whose name indicates the four major Midwest cities it operated between. The bridge is a railroad truss bridge that spans 2,525 feet. 

Gravel Barge – Ohio River – Louisville, Kentucky

Gravel Barge - Ohio River - Louisville, Kentucky

A gravel barge is seen in late evening traveling up the Ohio River along the waterfront of downtown Louisville, Kentucky.  Across the way are Clarksville and Jeffersonville, Indiana. Barges carrying gravel, stone aggregate, coal, and other commodities are a common sight along the river at nearly all times of the day and night. In many places such as Louisville, and Cincinnati they have to navigate not only multiple bridges where interstate highways cross, but also dam locks. In fact just before this picture was taken the barge shown passed through the McAlpine Lock and Dam system at the Falls of the Ohio.

Historic Indiana Theatre – Terre Haute – Ohio St

Historic Indiana Theatre - Terre Haute - Ohio St

Located on Ohio Street, in the Wabash Avenue-East Historic District, the Indiana Theatre opened its doors in Terre Haute on January 28, 1922. Since that time, the theatre has hosted vaudeville, movie, performing arts and a variety of community programs. It has also hosted a number of famous musicians and actors, including Red Skelton, Frank Sinatra, the Marks Brothers, and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. In 2013 the theatre was fully renovated, and now offers a 1,600 seat event center.