Calvin Coolidge Bridge Information
Bridge History
The Calvin Coolidge Memorial Bridge (1937) is a five-span, single intersection Warren deck truss bridge with distinctive Art Deco design on its granite-faced abutment pylons. Art Deco ornamentation on the pylons includes carved eagles and incised carved lettering.
The bridge was designed as memorial to President Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933), a long time resident and former mayor of Northampton. Coolidge was elected to the State Senate and the governorship of Massachusetts before being elected President of the United States. A bronze memorial plaque of Calvin Coolidge is mounted on the northeast and southwest pylons.