Canton Viaduct
A landmark in Canton, in the middle of things: 58 places within a five-minute walk. One of 19 history & landmarks in Canton.















On the National Register since 1984

Canton Viaduct
Canton Viaduct was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 20, 1984. It is significant for its engineering, transportation and architecture at the state level.
Canton Viaduct is a blind arcade cavity wall in Canton, Massachusetts, United States, built in 1834–35 for the Boston and Providence Railroad. At its completion, it was the longest (615 ft [187 m]) and tallest (70 ft [21 m]) railroad viaduct in the world; today, it is the last surviving viaduct of its kind. It has been in continuous service for 191 years; it now carries high-speed passenger and freight rail service…
The full story →Make an afternoon of it
58 places within a five-minute walk of Canton Viaduct.
In Canton
The nearest neighbor is Royal West Indies, 1 min walk away.
No photos yet
Be the first to show what Canton Viaduct looks like.
Sign in to add a photo.
No reviews yet
What should the next neighbor know?
Sign in to leave a review.
More history & landmarks in Canton
Local favorites first.
Prowse Farm
Blue Hills Village
Canton Estates Apartment Homes
Millside at Heritage Park
Fix a detailWrong hours or phone? Moved or closed? Neighbors keep this right.✎
Sign in to suggest a change or confirm one.
Talk about Canton Viaduct
Tips, questions and shout-outs from Canton neighbors.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.