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rr <br /> Wailuku Rive Ir * i *toric i nifi an <br /> ► Originally constructed in 1911-1912; replaced twice due to tsunami damage. Most recently in <br /> 1950 due to damage from 1946 tsunami. <br /> ► Rebuilt on Hawaii Belt Road railroad bridge <br /> ► Retains integrity of setting, design, materials, and workmanship despite alterations, including <br /> 1973 decking replacement <br /> ► Retains original open-deck design, preventing lifting action by tsunami waves <br /> ► Included the use of steel, rare in extreme marine environment of Hawaii <br /> ► Associated with master engineer William R. Bartels <br /> ► Associated with the "Seismic Wave Damage Rehabilitation Project" and major transportation <br /> improvements <br /> ► Included in the Pu'u'eo historic District and proposed Hilo Historic District <br />