The approach span to the Memorial Bridge stands now as rubble next to the former site of the Pier II Restaurant. The North Tower can be seen without its counterweight in the distance.
Posts Tagged as ‘Rebuilding Portsmouth’
April 5, 2012
The Last Day of the Copper Beech Tree | South Church Portsmouth
After much hubbub about the fate of the Copper Beech tree in front of the South Church on State Street in downtown Portsmouth, the tree has seen its last day.
April 5, 2012
The Portsmouth Middle School
Another one of Portsmouth’s major infrastructure projects is the redevelopment of the Middle School. This project has been fun to watch – and I’m glad that this old structure will be rehabilitated and its character preserved.
April 4, 2012
A Bridge Too Far
It’s funny how foreign the remaining parts of the Memorial Bridge now look in the midst of the Piscataqua River. With the South Tower, the lift span, and the Portsmouth approach gone from the scene, the remaining tower and abutment look distinctly out of place and completely functionless.
April 1, 2012
A Bridgeless Waterfront
The waterfront is undergoing a permanent change. The Memorial Bridge continues to look different every day, and this particular afternoon was the first chance I had to take a photo from one of my favorite spots – documenting the disappearance of the bridge’s profile from the quintessential Moran Towing tugboat shot.
March 22, 2012
Martingale Wharf Lines
I love architecture and real estate. This shot was taken from the deck of the new Martingale Wharf building, featuring the brick facade and outdoor patios of what was once the original Martingale structure. Amazing to watch the progress of the building over the past few years, and this new structure undeniably has character.
August 6, 2011
Say Goodbye to The Memorial Bridge
It’s old news at this point, but the Memorial Bridge will never have vehicular traffics on its deck ever again. It’s time to turn the page on the saga of the past several years, and while it will be painful for everyone that is used to enjoying the convenience it afforded, I look forward to seeing the process of the old one come down – and a new one get constructed in its place. In just the few minutes I was here taking this image – I saw a slew of people riding bikes and enjoying a walk on its deck, while also having a quiet on the steel decking that nobody is used to. I will be documenting the process of its demise over the next year or so – as well as the growth of the new bridge from NH to ME.
