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Photo by CHANSE WATSON A straight down view from one of the seven trestles on the Route of the Hiawatha. These structures, constructed of steel and concrete, were designed to provide a smooth ride while eliminating impact stress and vibration resulting from trains. Work to address deteriorating concrete and other needed maintenance on the trestles is estimated at more than $1 million.

Photo by CHANSE WATSON A straight down view from one of the seven trestles on the Route of the Hiawatha. These structures, constructed of steel and concrete, were designed to provide a smooth ride while eliminating impact stress and vibration resulting from trains. Work to address deteriorating concrete and other needed maintenance on the trestles is estimated at more than $1 million.

June 29, 2018

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Route of the Hiawatha turns 20
June 29, 2018 10:25 a.m.

Route of the Hiawatha turns 20

TAFT — Relics of the Coeur d’Alene Mining District’s golden age can be found all around the Silver Valley and beyond. Many of these relics in particular are the old veins of the body that was this area’s main industry.