1941-05-27-sc-p31-detillion-bridge-given-reprieve

May 27, 1941 Spokane Daily Chronicle Page 31:

DETILLION BRIDGE GIVEN REPRIEVE

Detillion bridge, across Spokane river on state highway 22, scheduled for blasting out of existence today, will be continued in use indefinitely, according to David C. Guilbert, manager of the Inland Automobile association,

Water level of the lake behind Grand Coulee dam is reported receding slightly, and destruction of the bridge has been delayed, Mr. Guilbert said after a conference with state highway officials.