The Clement Street Bridge is the centerpiece of an intact 19th century industrial landscape. The design was developed by Thomas Willis Pratt one of the country’s leading engineers and is one of the last working examples of the famous “Through Truss” he invented. The bridge has served Bay State Village and the City of Northampton for 120 years.
In 1990 the neighborhood successfully rallied behind a widely supported movement to repair and retain the bridge. State and local funds were found for the project and the newly restored bridge was opened in the fall of 1993. However the city’s failure to maintain the structure now threatens its future.
The undersigned urge the City of Northampton to repair and maintain this historic and vital transportation link. Please save the Clement Street Bridge
Updates
March 31, 2014
The bridge is deteriorating while city officials remain silent. I am finalizing a formal proposal to present at the next council session.
March 31, 2014
The momentum for the bridge is undeniable now. Seeing this much support confirms we are on the right track to save it.
30 Comments
What a fantastic example of late 19th century bridge engineering! At the very least, this bridge should live on as pedestrian bridge.
The Clement Street Bridge is an important landmark in the neighborhood, and a valuable transportation link for many of us as both pedestrians and drivers. (Bottums Road)
This bridge saves several miles on our cars and minutes of our time several days a week. To lose the bridge would mean much longer auto trips and more traffic elsewhere in the city. Saving the bridge is a worthwhile public investment. David Entin
I thought this was all settled and repaired a few years ago! However that being said it is a huge part of the Baystate neighborhoods that my ancestors settled and i wan to see it stay!
Save the Clement St. Bridge. It is of historical importance, asthetically beautiful and slows traffice on a potentially dangerous hill.
Pratt truss ftw!
This bridge is special to me. It holds so many memories.
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The Clement Street Bridge is the centerpiece of an intact 19th century industrial landscape. The design was developed by Thomas Willis Pratt one of the country’s leading engineers and is one of the last working examples of the famous “Through Truss” he invented. The bridge has served Bay State Village and the City of Northampton for 120 years.
In 1990 the neighborhood successfully rallied behind a widely supported movement to repair and retain the bridge. State and local funds were found for the project and the newly restored bridge was opened in the fall of 1993. However the city’s failure to maintain the structure now threatens its future.
The undersigned urge the City of Northampton to repair and maintain this historic and vital transportation link. Please save the Clement Street Bridge
Updates
March 31, 2014
The bridge is deteriorating while city officials remain silent. I am finalizing a formal proposal to present at the next council session.
March 31, 2014
The momentum for the bridge is undeniable now. Seeing this much support confirms we are on the right track to save it.
30 Comments
We need to preserve as much history as possible - so much is disappearing, it is a shame. This bridge is used and should be repaired and its use continued
What a fantastic example of late 19th century bridge engineering! At the very least, this bridge should live on as pedestrian bridge.
The Clement Street Bridge is an important landmark in the neighborhood, and a valuable transportation link for many of us as both pedestrians and drivers. (Bottums Road)
This bridge saves several miles on our cars and minutes of our time several days a week. To lose the bridge would mean much longer auto trips and more traffic elsewhere in the city. Saving the bridge is a worthwhile public investment. David Entin
I thought this was all settled and repaired a few years ago! However that being said it is a huge part of the Baystate neighborhoods that my ancestors settled and i wan to see it stay!
Save the Clement St. Bridge. It is of historical importance, asthetically beautiful and slows traffice on a potentially dangerous hill.
Pratt truss ftw!
This bridge is special to me. It holds so many memories.
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We need to preserve as much history as possible - so much is disappearing, it is a shame. This bridge is used and should be repaired and its use continued