National Register of Historic Places

Boardman's Bridge

New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut
Listed
May 12, 1976
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76001983

About this property

The Old Boardman Bridge, formerly Boardman Bridge, is a historic lenticular truss bridge, which used to carry Boardman Road across the Housatonic River in New Milford, Connecticut. Built from 1887 to 1888 out of wrought iron, it is one of the state's three surviving examples of this bridge type, and along with Lover's Leap Bridge, one of two in New Milford. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The bridge was closed to vehicles in 1984 and to pedestrians in 1985; however, the Town of New Milford is seeking to restore it and reopen it to pedestrian traffic.

Location

New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut
41.59331, -73.45001

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Tryon's Raid on Danbury
1777Revolutionary War
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Raid on Danbury
1777Revolutionary War
13.7 mi
Danbury Raid Apr 26 1777
1777Revolutionary War
13.7 mi
Tryon's Connecticut Raids 1777 — Newtown
1777Revolutionary War
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When was Boardman's Bridge listed on the National Register?

Boardman's Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Boardman's Bridge?

Boardman's Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Boardman's Bridge?

The period of significance for Boardman's Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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