The Sarah Mildred Long Bridge: A History Of The Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge From Portsmouth, New Hampshire, To Kittery , Maine
Openo, Woodard D. (Peter E. Randall, 1988)
The bridge, re-named to honor the ME-NH Bridge Authority's long-time executive director, was opened to traffic in 1940, replacing an old bridge which was constructed in 1822. A brief history of the old bridge, extensive details on construction of the new bridge, enlivened by anecdotes of various incidents connected to the construction & operation. Many rare photographs & charts complement the text.
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