News release on Natural Bridges National Monument’s 75th anniversary
Subject(s): Anniversaries, Indians of North America, National monuments, National parks and reserves, Nielson, Howard C. (Howard Curtis), 1924-, Proclamations, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Utah--Blanding, Utah--Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah--San Juan County
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Theodore Roosevelt established Natural Bridges National Monument in San Juan County, Utah, on April 16, 1908. Desert streams created three large strong bridges. In 1976, Utah Highway 95 was completed making the monument accessible. In April 1983, a ceremony was held to celebrate the monument’s 75th anniversary.
Collection
Natural Bridges National Monument
Creation Date
1983-04-19
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Natural Bridges National Monument – National Park Service and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
News release on Natural Bridges National Monument’s 75th anniversary. [April 19, 1983]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293847. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Parry, Pete. News release on Natural Bridges National Monument’s 75th anniversary. [19 Apr. 1983]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 1, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293847.
APA:
Parry, Pete.: , [1983, April 19]. News release on Natural Bridges National Monument’s 75th anniversary. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293847.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Natural Bridges National Monument. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/natural-bridges-national-monument. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Natural Bridges National Monument. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 1, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/natural-bridges-national-monument.
APA:
Natural Bridges National Monument. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/natural-bridges-national-monument.
