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Where Are The Chains On Chain Bridge?

View from the Maryland side of the Chain Bridge over the Potomac River in 1839. This was the fourth bridge at that location, with several more since (September 1839)

It’s probably obvious to GoDCers where Chain Bridge Road gets its name. There is a bridge that connects the eponymous road on the D.C. side to the one on the Virginia side. But, this bridge has no chains. What’s the deal? The bridge plays a significant part in Washington’s history, and as we were digging through the archives for some ... Read More »

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