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Weldon Brothers Construction Company

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The Weldon Brothers, also known as Weldon Brothers Construction Company, was a firm based in Iowa Falls, Iowa that built bridges throughout the midwest.

The 255-foot long Iowa Falls Bridge, built by the firm in 1928, was then the longest arch span in the state of Iowa.

A number of the firm's works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Works include (with attribution):

  • Alden Bridge, Main St. over Iowa R. Alden, IA (Weldon Brothers), NRHP-listed
  • Iowa Falls Bridge, US 65 over Iowa R. Iowa Falls, IA (Weldon Brothers Construction Co.), NRHP-listed
  • River Street Bridge, River St. over Iowa R. Iowa Falls, IA (Weldon Brothers), NRHP-listed
  • Washington Avenue Bridge, US 20 over Iowa R. Iowa Falls, IA (Weldon Brothers), NRHP-listed

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