The Purple People Bridge


Upcoming Events CLICK HERE FOR MORE	Make a Donation Become a friend of one of the nation's only pedestrian bridges. Help keep the bridge clean, safe and well maintained. You can make a difference in the care, maintenance and operation of this historical pedestrian bridge by making a donation to the the Purple People Bridge and the Newport Southbank Bridge Company. CLICK HERE FOR MORE Headlines and News Prizes Awarded for Purple People Bridge Plantings Thursday, September 24, 2009 The Greater Cincinnati Master Gardener Association announced the winners of the fourth annual Purple People Bridge Planting Contest on September 19 with a ceremony at the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. CLICK HERE FOR MORE	The History This Ohio River pedestrian bridge crosses from the Southbank of Cincinnati, Ohio, to the Northbank of Newport, Kentucky, and has been in existence since 1872. This historical structure, called the Purple People Bridge is a local attraction that is a wonderful source of pride and identity for the surrounding communities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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