Pont Saint Michel - Paris, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 48° 51.235 E 002° 20.650
31U E 451890 N 5411423
This was without doubt one of the last bridges in Paris to retain its houses and they were only finally demolished in 1808.
Waymark Code: WM45B6
Location: France
Date Posted: 07/09/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Its great age and narrowness led the Administration to look for a replacement in 1855. The new bridge was built in 1857 without interrupting river traffic. It only had three elliptical stone arches 17 m in span, in order to reduce the number of supports in the river.

As it was built under the Second Empire, it was decorated with medallions containing the "N" monogram.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Paris

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Boulevard Saint Michael

Water or other terrain spanned: Seine River

Construction Date: 1857

Architect/Builder: Not listed
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