The Stone Arch Bridge was built in the 1880s by James J. Hill’s Great Northern Railroad. At its peak, it brought 80 passenger trains a day to Union Station, according to the Minneapolis Parks Board.

Hill wanted a permanent structure that could accommodate trains steaming over at full speed. The Stone Arch Bridge’s sturdy design and gentle curve allowed for efficient, high-speed rail ...

This last gasp of summer is going to be the final chance to catch some good weather on Minneapolis' Stone Arch Bridge for quite a while. You wouldn't feel it from walking on it, but the bridge ...

Some work on the bridge will continue into 2026. Railroad magnate James J. Hill commissioned engineer Charles C. Smith to design the Stone Arch Bridge, which resulted in the 2,100-foot long ...

Officially named the James J. Hill Stone Arch Bridge, it opened in 1883 and served as a railroad bridge until the late 1970s, according to the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB).

Construction along the Stone Arch Bridge flip-flopped ... Main side to the center of the bridge and back with through traffic still blocked. The bridge, completed in 1883, originally carried the ...

Rachael Hood, Senior Editor The Stone Arch Bridge is a must-see for any architecture buff. This 2,100-foot granite and limestone bridge (featuring a total of 23 arches) was constructed in 1883 and ...

This is why it boggles the mind that Minneapolis and its Park and Recreation Board (MPRB, the elected entity managing Minneapolis park space) closed the car-free Stone Arch Bridge during the ...

As restoration work continues on the Stone Arch Bridge, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the downtown Minneapolis portion will soon close. Beginning on December 2 ...