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|name = Strawberry Mansion Bridge<br />
|crosses = Schuylkill River<br />
|connects = Strawberry Mansion to Fairmount Park West<br />
|opened = 1897<br />
|type = Steel arch<br />
|owner = City of Philadelphia<br />
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'''Strawberry Mansion Bridge''' is a historic steel arch bridge spanning the Schuylkill River in [[Fairmount Park]], connecting the [[Strawberry Mansion]] neighborhood to the western section of the park. Built in 1897, it is one of the oldest surviving bridges in the Philadelphia park system.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The bridge was constructed in 1897 as part of the expansion of Fairmount Park's infrastructure. It takes its name from the nearby Strawberry Mansion, an 18th-century house that is now a historic site within the park.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fairmountpark.org/strawberry-mansion-bridge |title=Strawberry Mansion Bridge |publisher=Fairmount Park Conservancy |access-date=December 2025}}</ref><br />
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The bridge has undergone several rehabilitations to maintain its structural integrity while preserving its historic character.<br />
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== Design ==<br />
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The bridge features:<br />
* Steel arch design<br />
* Historic decorative elements<br />
* Two vehicle lanes<br />
* Pedestrian walkways<br />
* Scenic views of the river and park<br />
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== Location ==<br />
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The Strawberry Mansion Bridge connects:<br />
* Strawberry Mansion Drive on the east bank<br />
* Chamounix Drive on the west bank<br />
* Near the Strawberry Mansion historic house<br />
* Provides access to both sides of Fairmount Park<br />
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== Significance ==<br />
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The bridge serves as both a transportation link and a historic landmark. It provides essential connectivity within Fairmount Park and is a popular route for cyclists and pedestrians exploring the park.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Strawberry Mansion]]<br />
* [[Fairmount Park]]<br />
* [[Falls Bridge]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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