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On November 26 of that year the bridge was completed and opened. | opened | {
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Timothy Palmer, who invented and later patented the arch type of construction for wooden bridges, was the genius who planned and supervised the building of the Essex, or `` Deer Island '' bridge although the actual work was carried out under the direction of William Coombs, who received 300 as recompense. | invented | {
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Timothy Palmer, who invented and later patented the arch type of construction for wooden bridges, was the genius who planned and supervised the building of the Essex, or `` Deer Island '' bridge although the actual work was carried out under the direction of William Coombs, who received 300 as recompense. | patented | {
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Timothy Palmer, who invented and later patented the arch type of construction for wooden bridges, was the genius who planned and supervised the building of the Essex, or `` Deer Island '' bridge although the actual work was carried out under the direction of William Coombs, who received 300 as recompense. | was | {
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Timothy Palmer, who invented and later patented the arch type of construction for wooden bridges, was the genius who planned and supervised the building of the Essex, or `` Deer Island '' bridge although the actual work was carried out under the direction of William Coombs, who received 300 as recompense. | supervised | {
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Timothy Palmer, who invented and later patented the arch type of construction for wooden bridges, was the genius who planned and supervised the building of the Essex, or `` Deer Island '' bridge although the actual work was carried out under the direction of William Coombs, who received 300 as recompense. | received | {
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This two-part bridge is best described by Rev. Timothy Dwight, president of Yale College, in his `` Travels in New-England and New-York '', published in New Haven in 1821. | described | {
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This two-part bridge is best described by Rev. Timothy Dwight, president of Yale College, in his `` Travels in New-England and New-York '', published in New Haven in 1821. | published | {
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He says of it : | says | {
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`` It consists of two divisions, separated by an island at a small distance from the southern shore. | separated | {
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The division between the island and this shore, consists principally of an arch ; whose chord is one hundred and sixty feet, and whose vortex is forty feet ( it was actually 37 feet ) above the high-water mark. | is | {
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The division between the island and this shore, consists principally of an arch ; whose chord is one hundred and sixty feet, and whose vortex is forty feet ( it was actually 37 feet ) above the high-water mark. | was | {
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In appearance and construction it resembles the Pascataqua bridge. | resembles | {
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The whole length of Essex bridge is one thousand and thirty feet and its breadth thirty-four. | is | {
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I have already mentioned that Mr. Timothy Palmer of Newburyport was the inventor of the arched bridges in this country. | mentioned | {
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I have already mentioned that Mr. Timothy Palmer of Newburyport was the inventor of the arched bridges in this country. | was | {
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As Mr. Palmer was educated to house-building only, and had never seen a structure of this nature ; he certainly deserves not a little credit for the invention ''. | educated | {
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As Mr. Palmer was educated to house-building only, and had never seen a structure of this nature ; he certainly deserves not a little credit for the invention ''. | seen | {
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As Mr. Palmer was educated to house-building only, and had never seen a structure of this nature ; he certainly deserves not a little credit for the invention ''. | deserves | {
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It is hardly necessary to remind students of covered bridges that Timothy Palmer was born in 1751 in nearby Rowley ; that he moved with his parents to West Boxford when he was sixteen years old ; and was there apprenticed to a builder and architect, Moody Spofford. | is | {
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It was indeed a remarkable feat that a man who had had no experience of bridge building should have applied the principle of the arch, which appears in his famous bridges at Portsmouth, Haverhill, and Philadelphia. | was | {
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The Essex Merrimack Bridge when first built was not covered. | built | {
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The Essex Merrimack Bridge when first built was not covered. | was | {
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The Essex Merrimack Bridge when first built was not covered. | covered | {
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As far as we know, no American bridge had been thus protected in 1792. | know | {
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As far as we know, no American bridge had been thus protected in 1792. | protected | {
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Richard S. Allen is the authority for the statement that the northern section was probably roofed by 1810. | is | {
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Richard S. Allen is the authority for the statement that the northern section was probably roofed by 1810. | roofed | {
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Its original appearance is shown in an engraving published in the `` Massachusetts Magazine '' in May 1793, which is reproduced herewith ( Fig. 1 ). | published | {
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Its original appearance is shown in an engraving published in the `` Massachusetts Magazine '' in May 1793, which is reproduced herewith ( Fig. 1 ). | reproduced | {
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A brief description accompanying the picture says that the bridge contained more than 6000 tons of timber. | accompanying | {
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Between the abutments on the Newbury shore and the south bank of Deer Island there was one span or arch measuring 160 feet ; between the north shore of Deer Island and the Salisbury side there was an arch of 113 feet and a series of piers with a draw forty feet long. | was | {
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A dinner and celebration in honor of this piece of engineering took place July 4, 1793, in a tavern erected by the corporation on the island. | took place | {
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It is said that the eccentric Timothy Dexter, who was one of the first share-holders, stood on the table and made a speech worthy of the occasion. | said | {
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The `` Essex Journal '' says that he `` delivered an oration on the bridge, which for elegance of style, propriety of speech or force of argument, was truly Ciceronian ''. | says | {
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The `` Essex Journal '' says that he `` delivered an oration on the bridge, which for elegance of style, propriety of speech or force of argument, was truly Ciceronian ''. | delivered | {
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The `` Essex Journal '' says that he `` delivered an oration on the bridge, which for elegance of style, propriety of speech or force of argument, was truly Ciceronian ''. | was | {
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The reporter must have written this with tongue in cheek, because Dexter 's oration could hardly be understood ; and, although he later explained that he was talking French, it seems rather more likely that he had succumbed to the joys of the evening. | written | {
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The reporter must have written this with tongue in cheek, because Dexter 's oration could hardly be understood ; and, although he later explained that he was talking French, it seems rather more likely that he had succumbed to the joys of the evening. | explained | {
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The reporter must have written this with tongue in cheek, because Dexter 's oration could hardly be understood ; and, although he later explained that he was talking French, it seems rather more likely that he had succumbed to the joys of the evening. | talking | {
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The reporter must have written this with tongue in cheek, because Dexter 's oration could hardly be understood ; and, although he later explained that he was talking French, it seems rather more likely that he had succumbed to the joys of the evening. | seems | {
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The reporter must have written this with tongue in cheek, because Dexter 's oration could hardly be understood ; and, although he later explained that he was talking French, it seems rather more likely that he had succumbed to the joys of the evening. | succumbed | {
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The north portion of the Essex bridge was well worth the cost of construction, although it proved to be twice what was estimated in the beginning. | was | {
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The north portion of the Essex bridge was well worth the cost of construction, although it proved to be twice what was estimated in the beginning. | proved | {
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The north portion of the Essex bridge was well worth the cost of construction, although it proved to be twice what was estimated in the beginning. | be | {
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The north portion of the Essex bridge was well worth the cost of construction, although it proved to be twice what was estimated in the beginning. | estimated | {
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It stood in its original form until 1882. | stood | {
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The southern half, however, on account of its underbracing, was considered by boat owners a menace to navigation. | considered | {
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In 1810 it was torn down and replaced by a chain suspension bridge. | torn down | {
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In 1810 it was torn down and replaced by a chain suspension bridge. | replaced | {
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This was built by John Templeman from plans submitted by James Finley of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. | submitted | {
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Timothy Palmer had general supervision of the work. | had | {
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It reads : | reads | {
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'' Information is hereby given that Mr. Timothy Palmer of Newburyport, Mass. has agreed to take charge of the concerns of the Patentees of the Chain Bridge, in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, so far as relates to the sale of Patent rights and the construction of Chain... | given | {
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'' Information is hereby given that Mr. Timothy Palmer of Newburyport, Mass. has agreed to take charge of the concerns of the Patentees of the Chain Bridge, in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, so far as relates to the sale of Patent rights and the construction of Chain... | agreed | {
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'' Information is hereby given that Mr. Timothy Palmer of Newburyport, Mass. has agreed to take charge of the concerns of the Patentees of the Chain Bridge, in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, so far as relates to the sale of Patent rights and the construction of Chain... | take charge | {
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'' Information is hereby given that Mr. Timothy Palmer of Newburyport, Mass. has agreed to take charge of the concerns of the Patentees of the Chain Bridge, in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, so far as relates to the sale of Patent rights and the construction of Chain... | relates | {
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`` Mr. Palmer will attend to any applications relating to bridges and if desired will view the proposed site, and lay out and superintend the work, or recommend a suitable person to execute it. | attend to | {
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`` Mr. Palmer will attend to any applications relating to bridges and if desired will view the proposed site, and lay out and superintend the work, or recommend a suitable person to execute it. | relating | {
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`` Mr. Palmer will attend to any applications relating to bridges and if desired will view the proposed site, and lay out and superintend the work, or recommend a suitable person to execute it. | desired | {
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`` Mr. Palmer will attend to any applications relating to bridges and if desired will view the proposed site, and lay out and superintend the work, or recommend a suitable person to execute it. | view | {
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`` Mr. Palmer will attend to any applications relating to bridges and if desired will view the proposed site, and lay out and superintend the work, or recommend a suitable person to execute it. | lay out | {
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`` Mr. Palmer will attend to any applications relating to bridges and if desired will view the proposed site, and lay out and superintend the work, or recommend a suitable person to execute it. | superintend | {
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`` Mr. Palmer will attend to any applications relating to bridges and if desired will view the proposed site, and lay out and superintend the work, or recommend a suitable person to execute it. | recommend | {
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John Templeman `` Approved, Timothy Palmer '' This chain bridge proved less durable than the wooden arch on the Salisbury end. | Approved | {
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John Templeman `` Approved, Timothy Palmer '' This chain bridge proved less durable than the wooden arch on the Salisbury end. | proved | {
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It fell, February 6, 1827, carrying with it a horse and wagon, two men and four oxen. | fell | {
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It fell, February 6, 1827, carrying with it a horse and wagon, two men and four oxen. | carrying | {
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The horse and men were saved, but the oxen drowned. | saved | {
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The horse and men were saved, but the oxen drowned. | drowned | {
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In spite of this catastrophe, the bridge was rebuilt on the same plan and opened again on July 17, 1827. | rebuilt | {
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In spite of this catastrophe, the bridge was rebuilt on the same plan and opened again on July 17, 1827. | opened | {
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This second chain bridge was 570 feet long, had two thirty-foot towers and a draw, and a double roadway. | was | {
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This second chain bridge was 570 feet long, had two thirty-foot towers and a draw, and a double roadway. | had | {
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The Essex bridge was a toll crossing until 1868, when the County Commissioners laid out all the Merrimack bridges as highways. | was | {
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The Essex bridge was a toll crossing until 1868, when the County Commissioners laid out all the Merrimack bridges as highways. | laid out | {
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Sturdy and strong after more than a century of continuous use, the old covered, wooden bridge that spans the Tygartis Valley River at Philippi will have a distinctive part in the week-long observance of the first land battle of the Civil War at its home site, May 28 th to June 3 rd. | spans | {
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Sturdy and strong after more than a century of continuous use, the old covered, wooden bridge that spans the Tygartis Valley River at Philippi will have a distinctive part in the week-long observance of the first land battle of the Civil War at its home site, May 28 th to June 3 rd. | have | {
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Colonel Frederick W. Lander, impersonated, will again make his break-neck ride down the steep declivity of Talbott 's ( now College ) Hill and thunder across the bridge to join Colonel Benjamin F. Kelley 's ( West ) Virginia Infantry, then swarming through the streets in pursuit of the retreating Confederates. | impersonated | {
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Colonel Frederick W. Lander, impersonated, will again make his break-neck ride down the steep declivity of Talbott 's ( now College ) Hill and thunder across the bridge to join Colonel Benjamin F. Kelley 's ( West ) Virginia Infantry, then swarming through the streets in pursuit of the retreating Confederates. | thunder | {
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Colonel Frederick W. Lander, impersonated, will again make his break-neck ride down the steep declivity of Talbott 's ( now College ) Hill and thunder across the bridge to join Colonel Benjamin F. Kelley 's ( West ) Virginia Infantry, then swarming through the streets in pursuit of the retreating Confederates. | join | {
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Colonel Frederick W. Lander, impersonated, will again make his break-neck ride down the steep declivity of Talbott 's ( now College ) Hill and thunder across the bridge to join Colonel Benjamin F. Kelley 's ( West ) Virginia Infantry, then swarming through the streets in pursuit of the retreating Confederates. | swarming | {
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He was closely followed by the Ohio and Indiana troops - thus the old bridge has another distinction ; that of being the first such structure secured by force of arms in the war of the ' 60 s. | followed | {
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