Great Bridge, Historic river bridge in Cambridge, US
The first bridge spanning across the Charles River connects Cambridge to the Allston district of Boston through a significant crossing structure.
Built between 1660 and 1662 at Brighton Street, the Great Bridge operated as a toll crossing starting from 1670 to support maintenance costs.
The bridge location, near Harvard Stadium and Weld Boathouse, became a central point for academic and recreational activities in the Cambridge area.
The original structure stood at the exact location where the Anderson Memorial Bridge now connects John F. Kennedy Street to North Harvard Street.
The Great Bridge construction marked the beginning of direct land transportation between Cambridge and Boston, transforming the region's development patterns.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.36900,-71.12300
Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:16
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