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42°16'09" N, 71°48'59" W - 138 Russell St.
Brief Description
The iconic, steep, footbridge that lays towards the North West corner of Elm Park creates a path to traverse the gentle, geese inhabited waters of Lincoln Pond. It is made of iron and includes heart shaped designs. It is best known for being the prime location for special occasion photographs, as the graduates of the nearby Doherty Memorial High School know well. A plaque at the park reads, "This section of Elm Park containing 27 acres deeded to the City of Worcester March 17 and March 20, 1854 by Levi Lincoln and John Hammond was the first purchase of land for a public park in the United States."
Architecture
In 1877, the park was redesigned by the firm of Frederick Law Olmsted, a notable architect of the 19th Century who's firm also designed Central Park in New York City. Not much is known about the actual construction of the bridge, but we could see many similarities to other footbridge structures present in outdoor spaces designed by the firm.
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