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Historic leaves, volume 1, April, 1902 - January, 1903, The old
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time. The one outlet from Boston on the north was by way of the new Charlestown bridge. This bridge, built in 1786, was the marvel of the times, a sort of a seven days wonder to the people of that time. It was longer than the celebrated London bridge over the Thames, and as a triumph of engineering skill was not surpassed by any other in existence. It was planned and built by Lemuel Cox, of Medford, a shipwright. This same man, in 1787, built Malden bridge, and later, the old Essex brid the programme. Here is a specimen of the verses:— I sing the day in which the bridge Is finish-ed and done. Boston and Charlestown lads, rejoice! And fire your cannon guns! The bridge is finished now, I say, Each other bridge outvies, For London bridge, compared with ours, Appears in dim disguise. Now Boston, Charlestown, nobly join, And roast a fatted ox. On noted Bunker Hill combine To toast our patriot, Cox. At the Neck, Milk Row road turned off towards Cambridge, connecting with th