Records of the Washington State Toll Bridge Authority, 1937-1977.

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Records of the Washington State Toll Bridge Authority, 1937-1977.

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Subject files including meeting minutes; correspondence; resolutions; and information on bonds issued.

177 cubic ft.

Washington State Archives, Southwest Regional Branch

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Washington Toll Bridge Authority

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The Toll Bridge Authority was created by the state legislature in 1937. The state wanted to improve transportation routes by building bridges but had been hampered by restrictions regarding bonding in the state constitution. The Authority was given the power to issue revenue bonds which were not limited by the constitution. It was to select, fund, build, and operate bridges which would probably not win approval in a statewide levy. The revenues from the operation of the bridges would pay off the...