Fall River, Massachusetts. Slade's Ferry Bridge

Slade's Ferry Bridge, which crosses the Taunton River at Fall River, is an iron drawbridge, with brick abutment. Overhead are tracks for the steam cars, and beneath, a way for teams and pedestrians. A few years ago the bridge was thought to be sinking, but after a survey by engineers, it was found to have sunk but 1/4 of an inch since its erection. It was completed in 1876 and is now too small for traffic.

Collection of Matthew D. Cosgro
Image > Postcard > Printed > Undivided Back
Object ID: IMG_0100383

Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Photographer: Unknown. Photographer not identified/noted on item.

Date, Image Taken: Unknown Date
Postmark: Not postally used.

Location, depicts: Fall River, Massachusetts

Subject, Railroad: The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company

Recorded: 2025-10-04
Watermark Removal & Reproduction: Available • Request
Storage Location: Accessioning