The first Dorchester Bridge was opened in 1789. In 1822, a second bridge (above) was built slightly to the west of the original one. It operated as a toll bridge and included a drawbridge to allow ships to pass. This photograph, taken in 1907, was made into a postcard in 1908. (Wikimedia Commons – Public Domain)

STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue du Pont

STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue du Pont  Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Rue du Pont owes its name to the second Dorchester Bridge to which it leads, which is named after…

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STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue du Pont was last modified: February 21st, 2023 by QCT Editor