Bulkeley Bridge, Hartford

The Bulkeley Bridge, also called the Hartford Bridge, links Hartford to East Hartford across the Connecticut River. It is one of the oldest stone arch bridges in the USA and other countries. The name of the structure is dedicated to the ex-governor of Connecticut, Morgan Bulkeley. There were actually three bridges at that location. The first one was built in 1810 but it was destroyed in 1818, so it was reconstructed to replace one which had burned in 1895. The last and present bridge was completed in 1908.

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Sight Name: Bulkeley Bridge
Sight Location: Hartford, USA (See walking tours in Hartford)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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