Blynman Bridge - 1907 - Gloucester, Ma
N 42° 36.590 W 070° 40.394
19T E 362756 N 4718845
This bridge spans the Blynman Canal in Gloucester, Ma
Waymark Code: WMBBG3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2011
Views: 6
Plaque:
Blynman Bridge
1907
In Honor of
Richard Blynman
First Minister and Leading Citizen of Gloucester
Who in 1643 dug this canal uniting River and Bay
G.H.S.
Bridge History:
The Blynman Bridge, or the "Cut Bridge" is named for Reverend Blynman, the political and religious leader of the time. Rev. Blynman supervised the cutting of the first canal at the harbor end of the Annisquam River. The first bridge was built on this location so that fishing boats would have a safer passage home if they fished north of Gloucester. Now it is the source of long delays to summertime motorists who must wait for boat traffic to pass under the draw bridge
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1907
Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Blyman Canal
Date stone, plaque location.: Not listed
Website (if available): Not listed
Parking (safe parking location): Not Listed
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