CASHMAN, James Eugene Sr.

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017 1928 Winooski Bridge Opening news detail

Vermont News - New Bridge to Cross Winooski - The contract for the erection of a reinforced concrete ridge [sic] which now crosses the Winooski river near the lime kilns and is known as the "high bridge," has been awarded to James E. Cashman. The bridge is to be 278 feet in length and 20 feet wide on the inside. The entire structure will be of cement construction and will be 76 feet above the river. This height is necessary in order to have the bridge clear the railroad track at the proper elevation, for an overhead pass is to be a part of the work. The historic old structure now spanning the river was erected at least 100 years ago and did duty until it was condemned, within a few months. Many stories are told regarding it. One is of a lone horseman who rode across the stringers on a dark night to reach the old hotel where the Fanny Allen hospital now stands. That is said to have happened about the time the War of 1812, when the bridge was torn up for repairs, unknown to the horseman, who could not see on account of the dark. The new bridge is to be a handsome affair, according to the specifications, and will be something of an attraction for sightseers, on account of its height above the river. The arch upon which it is to be supported across the river will have a span of 93 feet. Mr. Cashman will put a large force of men on the work at once, as the time set for its completion is October next.

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