Otro Centenario ( construcción del Puente del Común)

Abstract

The image presents a news item about: "Another Centennial" (Construction of the Common Bridge). Next December 31 for the 100th anniversary of the completion of the work of the Common Bridge, an architectural monument that, leaving aside the temples, is the most beautiful, the most solid and the most useful, of all those that Colombia has Many of the people who are daily experiencing the immense service that this bridge provides, admiring its elegance and its good construction, express the desire that its solemnization be solemnized. centenary by means of some festivity. We would like this to be verified, but we point out that above all efforts should be made to ensure that the bridge is repaired and in a position to last at least another hundred years by the mentioned date. Currently, various damages can be seen on it Among which there is one that will soon be irreparable, and which, if not stopped in time, will inevitably lead to total ruin: This is a deep hole in the solid bridge, which collects rainwater and is constantly deepening and spreading. The repair of this damage will cost less than 40 pesos; In a few months it will be stated ......... what it costs to make the new Bridge. On this we allow ourselves to bring the attention of the Lord. Minister of Public Works, the Governor and all the authorities that may intervene in the matter. Published in the newspaper El Correo Nacional No. 621 09/20/1892 Pág.3