WE LOVE THIS BRIDGE
AND HOPE YOU DO TOO
WE NEED YOUR HELP BEFORE IT’S GONE FOREVER…
“When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone. Let it be such work as our descendants will thank us for…” - John Ruskin
Our mission is to SAVE THE POWDER POINT BRIDGE from demolition by mobilizing robust community support, fostering public awareness, and securing the donations necessary to advocate for timber rehabilitation solutions with the Town of Duxbury. We are dedicated to preserving the unique character, charm, and historic experience of the bridge, minimizing environmental impacts, and ensuring that our heritage is protected.
A NATIONALLY CHERISHED LANDMARK SINCE 1892
The POWDER POINT BRIDGE is the most recognizable symbol of Duxbury and one of the most iconic wooden bridges in the country. Its weathered planks tell the story of a community tied to the sea and dedicated to its heritage. It’s far more than a way across the water, it’s the heartbeat of the town.
Our charming bridge is at risk of being replaced with a sterile span of steel, concrete, and asphalt that belongs in a city, not at our shore. We feel there is a better path forward for the Town through timber rehabilitation that gives precedence to saving our most important community asset. It is our responsibility to act as good stewards, like those before us, and protect this precious jewel for future generations.
Click here to learn about community impacts from a MassDOT replacement bridge.
Click hereto learn about Dr. Tingley, from Wood Research and Development, and what is coming on JUNE 15.
CROSSING THE GRAND OLD BRIDGE
Beachgoers look forward to the soulful thump of each plank that carries them to the ocean.
The sound is music to our ears.
Passing under the bridge is also a magical experience.
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Click here to learn about the history of the Powder Point Bridge and read reflections from those who have visited.
THE ‘BRIDGESTERS’ THAT SUPPORT SAVE POWDER POINT BRIDGE ARE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. MANY HAVE SHARED WHAT THIS BRIDGE MEANS TO THEM. IF YOU HAVE A STORY LET US KNOW!
You can be a Bridgester too.
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FUN FACT. Did you know this bridge was once cited in the Guiness Book of World Records as the longest wooden bridge in the country?