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- ↑ Carl W. McWilliams (June 30, 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Rattlesnake Creek Bridge / NEHBS Number CMOO-58". National Park Service . Retrieved June 15, 2017. With photo from 1989.
- ↑ Historic Bridges in South Dakota, 1893-1943
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ↑ Kittyhawk Avenue Bridge
- ↑ Olympic Avenue Bridge
- ↑ Quail Avenue Bridge
- ↑ Robin Avenue Bridge
- ↑ Storm Creek Bridge
- ↑ Storm Creek Bridge 2
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