Main Street Stone Arch Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member garmin_geek
N 43° 09.373 W 077° 36.620
18T E 287770 N 4781470
Beautiful, historic stone arch bridge in downtown Rochester.
Waymark Code: WM9AEZ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
Views: 8

Before the first main street bridge was completed in 1812, pioneers faced hazardous crossings of the Genesee River. In 1809, the state legislature ordered joint construction by Ontario and Genesee counties of a bridge at the old falls. The new bridge linked development on both sides of the river ans spurred formation of Monroe county, 1821.
When the present stone-arch bridge was completed in 1857, 3 and 4 story brick buildings lined both sides, obscuring the river view. Under a 1960's urban renewal program, the buildings were demolished to create crossroads park and Charles H. Carroll Plaza, (Named for on of Rochester's founders) which opened up river vistsa downtown. (Sign on bridge)
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Vehicle and pedestrians

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Genesee River


Date constructed: 1857

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Main Street

Location:
Rochester, NY


Length of bridge: Not listed

Height of bridge: Not listed

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