1847The railroad from Boston was extended to Gloucester, and a railroad bridge was built across the Annisquam River to accommodate it.Economy and Industry, Government and Public Service, Infrastructure, Transportation
The Gloucester portion of the Eastern Railroad was built across Dunfudgin Flats.
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