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The Story of ¾«Í¯ÓûŮ’s Varsity Bridge
February 3, 1888
Now a romantic set of sandstone arches over the lake, Varsity Bridge has gone through several transformations over the course of ¾«Í¯ÓûŮ’s history. An early version was a rough wooden bridge that connected the President’s House (now the Koenig Alumni Center) and Old Main. In August of 1888, university Regents authorized the construction of a new bridge made of iron and stone supports.
In 1935, university leadership again reimagined the bridge, which was torn down and rebuilt with stone construction that matched the University of ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® style. Today, the spot is a favorite for spotting sunbathing turtles or goldfish swimming in Varsity Lake.Ìý
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Photo courtesy of Carnegie Library for Local History/Museum of Boulder Collection