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Photos: Hoan Bridge gets temporary lighting

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A sample of temporary decorative lighting illuminates a portion of the Hoan Bridge on Thursday night. The display is a demonstration meant to show the potential for a larger scale effort to light the bridge that connects downtown to Bay View and the south side.
A sample of temporary decorative lighting illuminates a portion of the Hoan Bridge on Thursday night. The display is a demonstration meant to show the potential for a larger scale effort to light the bridge that connects downtown to Bay View and the south side.
Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Twenty three lights illuminate portions of the Hoan Bridge vertically and 190 feet of string lights will provide a more dynamic display. A total of 380 light "nodes" will be installed, with each the equal of a single bulb.
Twenty three lights illuminate portions of the Hoan Bridge vertically and 190 feet of string lights will provide a more dynamic display. A total of 380 light "nodes" will be installed, with each the equal of a single bulb.
Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A sample of temporary decorative lighting illuminates a portion of the Hoan Bridge.
A sample of temporary decorative lighting illuminates a portion of the Hoan Bridge.
Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The lights were fired up Thursday during the Milwaukee Bucks game against the Boston Celtics for a demonstration. Big plays by the Bucks triggered changing colors or flashing displays.
The lights were fired up Thursday during the Milwaukee Bucks game against the Boston Celtics for a demonstration. Big plays by the Bucks triggered changing colors or flashing displays.
Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The lights were positioned so that they highlight a section of the arch, the architectural highlight of the massive bridge that spans the Summerfest grounds and connects downtown to Bay View.
The lights were positioned so that they highlight a section of the arch, the architectural highlight of the massive bridge that spans the Summerfest grounds and connects downtown to Bay View.
Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Light the Hoan will use crowdsourcing to raise $1.5 million toward lighting the entire bridge. For a minimum contribution of $25, supporters can finance one of the thousands of LED lights that would adorn the bridge and post a tribute on the lightthehoan.com website.
Light the Hoan will use crowdsourcing to raise $1.5 million toward lighting the entire bridge. For a minimum contribution of $25, supporters can finance one of the thousands of LED lights that would adorn the bridge and post a tribute on the lightthehoan.com website.
Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel