About this property
The Brookline-Newfane Bridge is a historic bridge spanning the West River between Brookline and Newfane, Vermont on Grassy Brook Road. It is a camelback through truss bridge, built in 1928 by the Berlin Construction Company in the wake of Vermont's devastating 1927 floods. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 as Bridge 19 , at which time it was one of seven surviving camelback bridges in the state. It last underwent a major rehabilitation in 2003–4.
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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 07001025. It was listed on September 27, 2007.
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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 Bridge 19 listed on the National Register?
Bridge 19 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Bridge 19?
Bridge 19 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridge 19?
The period of significance for Bridge 19 is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1927.
Can I research the history near Bridge 19?
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