The End Of Bridge Postcard

The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge spans 17 lanes of busy street and interstate highway to connect the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden with Loring Park just west of downtown Minneapolis. The bridge is a somewhat whimsical structure that was designed to be a piece of artwork as well as being a functional bridge. The result is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Twin Cities. The bridge is named in honour of Irene Hixon Whitney. She was a lifelong patron of the arts who had passed away in 1986 from lung cancer. She was married to Wheelock Whitney Jr., who is an heir to the Northern States Power fortune and a very successful businessman in his own right. Not only was the Whitney family interested in art, but they also were responsible for bringing the Twins, Vikings, and Northstars to the Twin Cities. Source: http://www.johnweeks.com If you like this artwork, please visit: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-end-of-the-bridge-zinvolle-art.html