For some reason, the Aurora Bridge name is what caught on, and nobody has ever called it anything else or even given it a cute nickname like “The George,” “The Georgie,” or “The GW.”
The “Aurora Bridge” is indeed the common name for the structure, but its official name is the “George Washington Memorial Bridge,” as suggested by Reverend John N. Lyle of Fairview Presbyterian Church – and a few other unidentified locals back in 1931.on February 22, 1932, which was the 200th anniversary of the birth of the father of our country and the namesake of our territory, state, and nearby big lake.
The “Aurora” name was extended from downtown to the city limits as part of the bridge construction project in the early 1930s, and nowadays, this name for the roadway goes all the way to the King-Snohomish County line.But where did the name for Aurora, Illinois, come from?KIRO Newsradio checked with the Land of Lincoln’sExecutive director John Jaros confirmed that Edward C. Kilbourne grew up in Aurora and that his parents and other relatives are buried there.
“During the American Revolution, Benjamin Ledyard served in two successive New York regiments,” Schwab told KIRO Newsradio. “And in the Fourth New York Regiment, he was by that time an officer, he was a major, so he was one of the field officers with Washington at Valley Forge.” “Now, anybody could see this,” Schwab continued. “And this officer was well acquainted with the Classics, and he knew that Aurora was the Goddess of the Dawn in Roman mythology.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fatal stabbing in Aurora, police arrest an armed suspect near the sceneNurendy Ropon, 22, is being held on investigation of second-degree murder and felony menacing with a deadly weapon, according to an Aurora Police Department news release.
Read more »
Two new stores to open soon at Fox Valley Mall in AuroraTwo new stores will be opening soon at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, mall officials said.
Read more »
5 separate weekend shootings leaves 5 wounded in Denver metroPolice in Denver and Aurora are investigating five separate weekend shootings that left five people wounded.
Read more »
Aurora may suspend law enforcement mutual aid agreement with DenverAurora’s mayor is calling for his city to suspend a law enforcement mutual aid agreement with Denver.
Read more »
Critter crossings: Trans-Canada Highway is getting the latest wildlife bridge - AutoblogWildlife bridges are becoming increasingly popular as a way to reduce accidents, and this trend benefits both drivers and animals.
Read more »
1 arrested after chase ends on Bay Bridge RoadA police pursuit Thursday night ended on Bay Bridge Road with one man being taken to jail on multiple charges.
Read more »