Royal Gorge Bridge Socks
A Vintage Travel Illustration of the Royal Gorge Bridge - Colorado - US Socks
by TheGoodOldVintage
$20
A Vintage Travel Illustration of the Royal Gorge Bridge - Colorado - US Socks
by TheGoodOldVintage
$20
Description: A beautifully aged travel badge featuring the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge suspended high above the Arkansas River, framed with wildflowers and vintage red-white tones. With bold serif lettering declaring “We Have Crossed the Highest Bridge in the World”, this design captures the spirit of 1920s American exploration and the engineering marvel of Colorado's most famous sky-high crossing.
Description: In 1929, Cañon City, Colorado authorized the construction of the Royal Gorge Bridge which took a crew of 80 hardy men to build in just seven months' time. Their story is one of American ingenuity, hard work, and solid engineering that resulted in a masterpiece that would last for generations to come. These men worked at daredevil heights beginning on June 5, 1929, completing the bridge in time for a dedication ceremony on December 8, 1929. At 955 feet above the river, the Royal Gorge Bridge held the record of the highest bridge in the world from 1929 to 2001. Today, the bridge is the centerpiece of Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, an amusement park with rides and attractions on both sides of the gorge that attracts visitors from around the worl
