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This iron penned bridge was built in 1911 by the Oregonia Bridge Company of Lebanon, Ohio. It was west of old Monroe on Harkins Road over Gregory Creek. Mrs. Elizabeth Warner, her daughter, Neil, and daughter-in-law, Florence can be seen in the photograh. The Oregonia Bridge Company traced its history to the activities of John Bradbury who came to Oregonia, Ohio in 1873 and established a blacksmith and wagon shop, which he operated for 15 years. On January 1, 1888, he sold half interest to Thomas R. Spencer, and at that time the firm name was changed to Bradbury and Spencer. In that year the first bridge was sold. Steam power along with iron working machinery was later incorporated into the firm. Charles A. Spencer was taken into the company in 1895, and on May 28, 1896, the name was changed to the Oregonia Bridge Company. Capital stock for the newly formed corporation was set at $50,000 and the firm incorporated with John Bradbury as president; Charles A. Spencer, vice-president; and Thomas R. Spencer, treasurer and general manager. Because of the growth and expansion of the firm, it was moved to Lebanon in 1903.</div>
11 June 1916<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1916-06-11T00:00:00Z/11</div>
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