Firebaugh Steel Turnstile Bridge Painting

Firebaugh steel turnstile bridge was built in 1885 by Fresno County. Spanning the San Joaquin river, the Turnstile swung the bridge open by horse power to allow passage of large steam boats. The Turnstile and anchors can still be easily seen attesting to the once bustling river trade. The last time the bridge was turned in 1911. The bridge was completely aboneded when a new bridge was constructed in 1948.