Edna Dean Proctor Bridge - Henniker NH
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nomadwillie
N 43° 10.726 W 071° 49.320
19T E 270645 N 4784533
The Edna Dean Proctor bridge was built in 1939
Waymark Code: WMJQK2
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2013
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The bridge is a twin span concrete arch bridge which is notable for the high quality of its design and its masonry exterior. The bridge was built to replace a previous stone arch bridge on the site, constructed in 1835 and destroyed in the 1938 hurricane. The proceeds of a trust fund established by native poet Edna Dean Proctor made possible the construction of the new span, reminiscent of its predecessor rather than a typical steel replacement span.
Black and white photo from Library of Congress
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Henniker NH
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: NH 114, Bridge St
Water or other terrain spanned: Contoocook River
Architect/Builder: New Hampshire Highway Department,
Construction Date: 1939
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