Perry Avenue Bridge

Perry Avenue Bridge
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Upstream side of bridge looking northeast, May 18, 2012
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Location	Perry Avenue over Silvermine River, Norwalk, Connecticut
Coordinates	41°9′4″N73°26′45″W / 41.15111°N 73.44583°W / 41.15111; -73.44583
Area	0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built	1899
Architectural style	Single-span Arch-deck
NRHP reference No.	06000951 [1]
Added to NRHP	October 25, 2006

The Perry Avenue Bridge is a historic bridge spanning the Silvermine River in the Silvermine section of Norwalk, Connecticut. It was built in 1899 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. ^[1]

Its depiction in paintings and photographs by artists of nearby art schools has been repetitive. It "has come to represent the history and character of the Silvermine region in Fairfield County." ^{[2] : 8}

Features include a cut stone ring and rusticated brownstone curbing. ^[2]

The 1955 flood ripped rocks from its spandrels, making it impassable. ^{[2] [3]}

See also

• Silvermine River Bridge
• Silvermine Avenue Bridge
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Fairfield County, Connecticut
• List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Connecticut

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. Leah S. Glazer (November 25, 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Perry Avenue Bridge". National Park Service. and Accompanying photos from 2005 and 1955, a postcard photo from 1905, and photos of three paintings
3. Photo 12 in the photo collection accompanying the National Register nomination shows the damage.