White River Falls Bridge Company (1792-)
Dates
- Existence: 1792-
Biography
The White River Falls Bridge Company was incorporated in New Hampshire in 1792 with the purpose of building bridges and to supply a safer passage for river boats on the Connecticut. The original proprietors included Ebeneazer Brewster, Aaron Hutchinson and Rufus Graves. In 1794, an amendment was added and in 1795, the company was also chartered in Vermont. The first bridge built by the company was the Ledyard Bridge which connected Hanover, NH to Norwich, VT over the Connecticut River.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
White River Falls Bridge Company account
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 824290
Mss 824290
Date(s):
1824-10
Abstract
In English.
White River Falls Bridge Company records
Collection
Identifier: MS-1287
MS-1287
Date(s):
1794 to 1864
Abstract
White River Falls Bridge Company (founded 1792). The collection consists of records of the company as well as correspondence and receipts.