The Railroad Bridge, which crosses the Annisquam River in Gloucester, was a crucial link to the mainland, carrying visitors and goods. The Eastern Railroad built the Gloucester line in 1847, and it was extended to Rockport in 1861. These fishermen seem to be onto the fish, but even today, it’s not a safe place to fish from.
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Fred Bodin is a photographer who owns a gallery on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, MA. The gallery features Fred's land and seascapes, as well as historic images printed from the old negatives.
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3 thoughts on “No Fishing from Bridge, circa 1940”
This is a gem and thanks for the information just like the history teacher in shcool but even more interesting…I remember the old Mount Adnah Cemetery 🙂 Dave & Kim:-)
Good Morning Gloucester 
As always love your posts and the information
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Fred,
This is a gem and thanks for the information just like the history teacher in shcool but even more interesting…I remember the old Mount Adnah Cemetery 🙂 Dave & Kim:-)
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Fred, thanks for the photo; post more, please. But really, what is a railroad bridge without a locomotive? C’mon
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