Fourth Street Bridge Plate
$35.00
$35 per Plate
Fourth Street Bridge
Completed in 1931, the Fourth Street Bridge was one of nine L.A. River bridges built under the supervision of Merrill Butler, the city’s engineer of bridges and structures for four decades. These bridges were funded by the viaduct bond act of 1923, enacted, in part, to help beautify the city and generate civic pride.
About the Design Motif
The design motif on the back of the plate was inspired by details in the architecture of the Fourth Street Bridge itself, as can be seen in bridge photo next to the back of the plate.
ABOUT THE SET
The L.A. River Bridges Plates are porcelain plates, 8.25" in diameter (salad/dessert-size.) They are food safe and can be used in a microwave and/or a dishwasher. They are available for sale as single plates, priced at $35 each.
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About the Design MotifsThe design motifs on the back of the plate were inspired by details in the architecture of the Seventh Street Bridge itself, as can be seen in photo of the bridge at left.
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The L.A. River Bridges Plates are porcelain plates, 8.25" in diameter (salad/dessert-size.) They are food safe and can be used in a microwave and/or a dishwasher. They are available for sale only as single plates, priced at $35 each.
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About the Design Motifs
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ABOUT THESE PLATES
The L.A. River Bridges Plates are porcelain plates, 8.25" in diameter (salad/dessert-size.) They are food safe and can be used in a microwave and/or a dishwasher. They are available for sale only as single plates, each priced at $35 .
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