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Boston and Providence Railroad Bridge

East Providence, Rhode Island • Providence County

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About This Property

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The Boston and Providence Railroad Bridge, a steel truss bridge, once carried vital rail traffic across the Providence River between East Providence and Providence. Its substantial structure reflects the robust industrial and transportation needs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
11/28/1980
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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