The Duwamish River has had a bridge at 14th Avenue South for many years.  Recently, the old one was closed due to disrepair.  The community of Southpark was devastated by being cut off to the industrial area on the other side of the Duwamish River.  After a lot of politics the money was raised to build a new bridge.  Today on my walk along the river, I came upon this lovely new bridge.

Not only was the bridge built but they carried out archeological digs to insure they were not disturbing old settlements.  Around the bridge’s west side is a small park with signage explaining the history of Southpark, the bridge they built and what they found in their dig.

Archaeology Dig before new bridge was built

Map of South Park and Duwamish River at 14th Ave So bridge

Original bricks of Des Moines Memorial Drive

Des Moines Memorial Way honored WWI soldiers.

Photo showing new & old Duwamish River

Duwamish old river bed before man straightened her.

Southpark History Sign

To see more of my Duwamish Adventure I have a directory post that links all of the pieces together.  You can find that post here – My Duwamish Adventure Directory