The Dorchester Bridge is a bridge in Quebec City that was built by Asa Porter and opened on 24 September 1789.[1] The bridge was named after Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester, and was the first permanent bridge in Quebec City.[1][2] The bridge crossed the Saint-Charles River near its mouth, connecting to Craig Street.[3]
In 1822, the bridge was rebuilt and moved slightly to the west.[1] The new structure was built by Anthony Hedley Anderson and his partner, a Mr. Smith, and was operated as a toll bridge.[3][4] The long wooden structure included a drawbridge to allow ships to pass.[3]
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