Harvard Bridge MA
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Description: The Harvard Bridge, often referred to as the "Mass. Ave. Bridge," is a significant structure in Boston, Massachusetts, connecting the cities of Boston and Cambridge over the Charles River. Completed in 1891, the bridge spans 2,164.8 meters (7,150 feet) and is notable for its unique measurement system known as the "smoot," named after Oliver R. Smoot, an MIT student who was used to measure the bridge's length as part of a fraternity prank in 1958. The bridge is a vital thoroughfare for vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic, offering picturesque views of the Boston skyline and the river. It serves as a crucial link between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge and the bustling Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, making it an iconic and functional landmark in the region.