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COMMERCIAL STREET
South Mill Creek
July 18, 1874: "The covered bridge across Commercial street in this city, is sadly in need of a thorough cleaning out. We would suggest to some of our enterprising firemen that a stream from the hydrant near Davidson & Bean's Livery Stable, turned into the bridge, would have a beneficial effect towards relieving the surrounding of a very unpleasant aroma, which at the present time proceeds from that quarter." (Weekly Oregon Statesman)
July 18, 1874: "Acting on the suggestion of the STATESMAN a number of the energetic members of the Tiger Engine Co. No. 2, took out their hose cart on Tuesday evening last and with the assistance of the hydrant near Davidson & Bean's livery stable, they gave the covered bridge a most thorough cleaning out. It was literally drenched with water from end to end, and it is to-day neat and clean once more. The thanks of the city are due the Tigers for the good work performed." (Weekly Oregon Statesman)
March 14, 1888: "Street commissioner was instructed to repair Commercial street covered bridge." (Evening Capital Journal)
May 3, 1888: “Street Supervisor Thompson has completed the work of repairing the covered bridge across Mill Creek on Commercial street.” (Evening Capital Journal)
April 10, 1889: "That runaway yesterday afternoon came as a reminder that the dark covered bridge with its narrow approaches across South Mill creek is a dangerous contrivance. The approaches are so narrow that teams cannot pass on them. Imagine a team attached to s heavy wagon running into a light vehicle in that bridge or on the approach, the results would be terrible. Yet every team that runs south on Commercial street heads direct for this narrow passage. Yesterday's runaway came near proving a fatality, and some means should be employed for the protection of those who travel this road." (Evening Capital Journal)
March 31, 1892: “The old moss-covered bridge giving place to a viaduct—Chemeketa Street.
Thank God for small favors in the way of city improvements!
This morning Contractor McCoy began with a force of men tearing up the old covered bridge on Commercial street over South Mill creek. By this evening there will not be much left of it. In two weeks there will be a new structure there full street width and a great improvement in every way.” (The Capital Journal)