Choate Bridge
- Address: S Main St (MA 133, 1A)
- Vicinity: Ipswich River
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1764/04/18 | Town of Ipswich votes to approve construction of the stone bridge. On 10 September 1764, the town voted to add 3 foot high stone wall guards. | |||||
1764/10/26 | Col John Choate | Architect | John Choate returns to Ipswich as a workman to complete a bridge. Although, it is not yet open because the walls have not been finished, it is passable. |
Particulars for Choate Bridge: | |
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Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
Structure type | Bridge |
Other Description | Double Stone Arch |
Area of Significance | Engineering |
Criteria | Historic Event |
Historic Use | Road-related |
Sight Category | Structure |
Area of Significance | Transportation |
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