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Iron Icons: The Story of the I-10 Bridge Pistols
Iron Icons: The Story of the I-10 Bridge Pistols
Iron Icons: The Story of the I-10 Bridge Pistols
The I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge’s iconic crossed pistols, designed in 1952, honor Louisiana’s pirate past and Jean Lafitte’s legend. With 5,286 pairs cast by the John Lester Boone Foundry, these iron relics have faced theft and time but remain symbols of a proud, storied heritage.

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