On December 8, 1929 the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park opened to the public.
According to one Canon City Daily Record News article there were over 10,000 people in attendance that day.
Happy 87th birthday Royal Gorge Bridge!
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- Dec 2024 Rock Slide at McKenzie Junction (1)
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