Rochester in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rochester
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Rochester - Monaca Bridge
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 20, 2026
1. Rochester Marker
(Front)
(Front):
Dedicated July 4, 1988
To be opened July 4, 2049
(Rear):
Rochester-Monaca Bridge
Built 1928-1930
Commissioners
Arthur W. Coombs-William O. Coulter-Walter M. Goettman
Charles C. Galton, County Controller-T.J. Wilkerson, County Engineer
Contractors
Sub Structure - Dravo Contracting Co.
Steel Spans - American Bridge Co.
Floor Slabs Pylons and Parapets - F.W. Scott Co.
Erected 1988 by The Citizens of Rochester, PA.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1988.
Location. 40° 42.07′ N, 80° 17.115′ W. Marker is in Rochester, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. It is at the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) and South Park Street, on the left when traveling north on Rhode Island Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 267 Rhode Island Avenue, Rochester PA 15074, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and in the Ohio River Valley. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rochester Lodge Number 229 (a few steps from
this page online
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 20, 2026
2. Rochester - Monaca Bridge Marker
(Rear)
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 20, 2026
3. Rochester Marker
(Front)
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 20, 2026
4. Rochester - Monaca Bridge Marker
(Rear)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
