Soucook River Bridge, 1960 November 21

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Soucook River Bridge, 1960 November 21

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.30.012

Date:

1960/11/21

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 scrapbook page

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Scrapbook page containing two photographs from the Concord Daily Monitor dated November 21, 1960. The images show the construction of a new bridge over the Soucook River in Concord, NH, along Pembroke Road and the old brige that is being replaced. The caption states, "RARE 19TH CENTURY BRIDGE, MODERN REPLACEMENT-Unique covered-truss wooden bridge which carries North Pembroke road over Soucook river, left is to be abandoned next spring. It will be replaced by reinforced concrete and steel girder span, shown under construction, right. City will preserve old bridge as rare example of early bridge construction, with parking and picnic areas nearby on section of road being discontinued. The wooden bridge is 50 feet long and 16 1/2 feet wide, was built in 1891 at a cost of $824. New bridge is 160 feet downstream from old span, will eliminate two sharp curves on hill, shown in background."

Subjects:

Bridges , Construction

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Organizations:

Concord Daily Monitor

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

7