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Atherton Bridge

A bridge in Lancaster, with 8 places within a five-minute walk. One of 7 history & landmarks in Lancaster.

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On the National Register since 1979

Atherton Bridge

Atherton Bridge

Atherton Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 19, 1979. It is significant for its engineering and transportation at the national level.

The Atherton Bridge is a historic iron truss bridge in Lancaster, Massachusetts, spanning the South Branch of the Nashua River. It is a rare example of a hybrid pony truss that is similar to the 19th century truss design of Simeon S. Post. It was built by J. H. Cofrode & Co. of Philadelphia in 1870. It was the first iron bridge to be constructed in the town. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic …

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Bolton Rd

The nearest neighbor is Four Seasons Comfort, 2 min walk away.

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AddressBolton Rd · 01523
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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.

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