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Joseph Ross, 19th Century Ipswich bridge builder

February 10, 2021March 30, 2023 Gordon Harris1 Comment
Joseph Ross Ipswich MA

Joseph Ross (1822-1903) is best known for designing the first movable span bridge in the country, which he patented in 1849 at the age of 26, and became the most common railroad bridge type in the Boston area. His corporation Joseph Ross & Sons was highly successful.

Posted in Houses, PeopleTagged 1850, History, Ipswich River

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