Brunswick in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
National Register of Historic Places January 2004
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2011
1. Androscoggin Swinging Bridge Marker
Originally designed and built 1892 by John A. Roebling's Sons Co. for mill workers to cross the river from new housing in Topsham to the Cabot Mill in Brunswick. The bridge has served generations of citizens of all ages between Brunswick and Topsham. Rehabilitated by Atlantic Mechanical Inc. in 2006 contracted by Topsham and Brunswick using funds from Federal Enhancement Grant monies.
Works Progress
Administration
1935-1936
Erected by Maine Department of Transportation, Rotary Clubs of Brunswick and Topsham Expresso, Swinging Bridge Fund Committee, et al.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 43° 55.039′ N, 69° 58.343′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Maine, in Cumberland County. It can be reached from the intersection of Mill Street (Route 1) and Cushing Street (U.S. 1). Identical markers are at each end of the bridge, with easy access via a small parking lot
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Portland. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le Petit Pont (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Androscoggin Swinging Bridge (about 500 feet away); Site of Fort Andross and Fort George (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Mighty Androscoggin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Founding of the Maine Medical Association (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brunswick Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Company K, 1st Maine Volunteer Infantry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Harriet Beecher Stowe House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brunswick.
Also see . . .
1. Save Our Swinging Bridge. (Submitted on January 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Androscoggin Swinging Bridge. (Submitted on January 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2011
2. Androscoggin Swinging Bridge WPA Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2011
3. South Approach to Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
Marker is on other side of rock in left foreground
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2011
4. Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
Looking southeast across the Androscoggin River
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2011
5. Androscoggin River from Swinging Bridge
Looking east toward former Cabot Textile Mill
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2011
6. Androscoggin River View From Bridge
Looking southwest
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,180 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
