The Swinging Bridge was originally designed and built in 1892 by John A. Roebling’s Sons Co. for mill workers to cross the river from new housing in Topsham to the Cabot Mill in Brunswick. The bridge has served generations of citizens of all ages between Brunswick and Topsham. The bridge was rehabilitated by Atlantic Mechanical Inc. in 2006, contracted by Topsham and Brunswick using funds from Federal Enhancement Grant monies, Maine Department of Transportation, Rotary Clubs of Brunswick and Topsham Expresso and the Swinging Bridge Fund.

Each April, the Save Our Swinging Bridge 5K is scheduled the Sunday before Patriot’s Day with proceeds benefiting the Save Our Swinging Bridge campaign. Donors of $100 or more are given the opportunity to have an engraved brick installed in one of the Swinging Bridge parks.

Donations for maintenance funds are always appreciated and accepted. This is, after all, the people’s bridge and always has been. It is a unique and functioning structure, a classic example of suspension design, and a lasting link between two neighbors. Tax-deductible contributions help it survive and serve for yet another century.

The Save Our Swinging Bridge.Org, a tax deductible 501 (c) 3 organization, was created to provide for the maintenance and the beautification of the historic Androscoggin Swinging Bridge and its environment.

FMI: www.saveourbridge.org or 207-837-6188

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