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	Four Bears Bridge dedication at Four Bears Monument, Elbowoods, N.D. Title Four Bears Bridge dedication at Four Bears Monument, Elbowoods, N.D. Date of Original 1934-06-17 Creator Harris, Leo D. Creator Role Photographer Description A group of people at the Four Bears Monument, a man is in front of a microphone and an American flag is waving on a flagstaff. Native Americans in traditional dress are visible. Ordering Information http://history.nd.gov/archives/whatphotos.html General Subject Awards and ceremonies Indians of North America People Statues and monuments Subject (LCTGM) Bridges Dedications Flags Monuments Flags Headdresses Feathers Public speaking Subject (LCSH) Indians of North America - Clothing & dress Indians of North America - Men Indians of North America - Women Personal Name Mato Tope, Mandan Chief, d. 1837 Location Elbowoods (N.D.) Decade 1930-1939 Item Number 00239-040 Format of Original Photographic prints Notes Title created by staff. Biography/History The Four Bears Bridge was originally constructed in 1934. The bridge replaced Verendrye Bridge, and spans the Missouri River on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. The bridge was moved in 1955 due to the construction of the Garrison Dam and subsequent creation of Lake Sakakawea. A new Four Bears Bridge was constructed in 2005. Repository Institution State Historical Society of North Dakota Repository Collection Miscellaneous Photograph Collection 00239 Credit Line State Historical Society of North Dakota (00239-040) Rights Management Copyright status unknown. Digital ID sh00239040
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