06-05-1945
GUSN-311133
This colored pencil perspective of a bridge over Essex St., in Gloucester, Mass depicts a concrete bridge with railings on the side. It overlooks a street and does not appear very tall or long.
one-point perspectives (perspective views)
bridges (built works)
arch bridges
concrete
highways
urban planning
one-point perspectives (perspective views)
21'' X 8.5'', colored pencil and ink on paper
AR001
General architectural and cartographic collection
2007
AR001.USMA.0385.001
Gift
Donated by Earle G. Shettleworth on 1-7-2007.
Gloucester (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Department of Public Works (Commonwealth of Massachusetts) (Engineer)
one-point perspectives (perspective views)
Department of Public Works (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
Engineering
Item
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works, Office of Bridge Engineer designed this bridge to cross overhead Essex St., Gloucester Mass. Titled the "Northern Circumferential Highway," this drawing actually refers to the MA 128 (also referred to as the Yankee Division Highway) over the MA 133.
The bridge was completed in 1948 and is currently called the "Essex Avenue Bridge," open to traffic.
Source: http://bridgehunter.com/ma/essex/G050242U6MHDNBI/
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