Sturgeon Bay Bridge (Ahnapee & Western) Token

Name/Title

Sturgeon Bay Bridge (Ahnapee & Western) Token

Entry/Object ID

2019.7.1

Description

Token for Sturgeon Bay Bridge (aka Ahnapee & Western bridge); obverse reads "Sturgeon Bay Bridge Co. Wis." around the edge and "One Fare" in the middle; reverse side shows the bridge. The token is 15/16" in diameter and seems to be made of copper or possibly bronze. The toll bridge was operated by the city from about 1911 until 1931, when the Michigan St. Bridge opened.

Cataloged By

Bill Rice

Acquisition

Accession

2019.7

Source or Donor

Ralph Rabach

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1910 - 1931

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Token, Transportation

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Token

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

bridges, railroad, tokens, toll bridge, transportation

Dimensions

Diameter

15/16 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rabach, Ralph

Create Date

September 9, 2019

Update Date

August 12, 2026