John W. Weeks Bridge, Pedestrian bridge in Cambridge, United States.
Description
John W. Weeks Bridge is a concrete and limestone pedestrian crossing over the Charles River in Cambridge. It links Harvard University's main campus to its Business School and research facilities located on the opposite riverbank.
History
The crossing opened in 1927 after supporters funded its construction as a gift to the region. The bridge was created to link different parts of the university's growing campus.
Culture
The bridge serves as a daily crossing point for university students and staff moving between campus areas. It functions as a practical connector that integrates the academic spaces on both sides of the river into a single working environment.
Practical
The bridge is easy to walk across with wide, level surfaces for all visitors. A major renovation in the 2010s improved accessibility and lighting to make crossings safer and more convenient.
Did you know?
Hidden channels beneath the pedestrian walkway carry steam, electrical power, and communication systems for the university. This network operates invisibly beneath thousands of daily crossers.
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