If you drive along coastal South Carolina, you’ve probably seen this rusty gate at some point. What and where is it? Send your guess about the location of this photo to feedback@statehousereport.com. And don’t forget to include your name and the town in which you live.
Our previous Mystery Photo
Our Aug. 2 mystery, “Bridge to somewhere,” was correctly identified by just two readers — George Graf of Palmyra, Va., and Randy Herald of Lexington. The likely reason: The suspension bridge was in at the Parc de la Gorge in Coaticook, Quebec.
At one time, it was the largest suspension bridge for pedestrians in North America. But a bridge recently opened in Tennessee that reportedly is longer. Nevertheless, Graf provided this context, according to gorgedecoaticook.qc.ca: “Built by a local company Couillard Construction, the suspended footbridge is certainly the most spectacular attraction within the Park. As for the construction itself, it took place over six months, from July to December 1988. The official inauguration took place on May 29, 1989.
“Overlooking the river, it is possible to enjoy an exceptional view of the canyon and surrounding landscape. Supporting the bridge are cables of 199 meters (653 ft.) in lengths, with a diameter of 5 cm (2 in.). The bridge may hold a load of 800 people of about 90 kg (200 lbs) at the same time.”
- Send us a mystery: If you have a photo that you believe will stump readers, send it along (but make sure to tell us what it is because it may stump us too!) Send to: feedback@statehousereport.com and mark it as a photo submission. Thanks.
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