About this property
The Main Street Bridge is an historic bridge carrying Main Street over the Pawtucket Falls in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The oldest portion of this bridge consists of two flattened-arch spans, each about 40 feet (12 m) in length, with a total bridge length of 110 feet (34 m). The bridge has been widened twice to accommodate increased traffic; the most recent widening was in the 1960s, when concrete abutments were added to the south, and the added section completed with I-beams.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 83003832. It was listed on November 18, 1983.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Main Street Bridge listed on the National Register?
Main Street Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Main Street Bridge?
Main Street Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Main Street Bridge?
The period of significance for Main Street Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Main Street Bridge?
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