{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpvd-now-and-then.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fthe-point-street-bridge-zPz_upJp","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"The Point Street Bridge","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0d615f44-2a0c-4889-9bef-e1d98fd81897/4e6ba477-82d8-45e9-a6d4-508dd78b3500/the-20point-20street-20bridge.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/b427ee52-e7ad-45f3-b162-dfdde04a22b3\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"The Point Street Bridge\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"This is episode 2 of PVD Now and Then the Podcast: Troubled Bridge Over Untroubled Waters, the first Point Street Bridge, Or What’s The Deal with Providence and Bridges, 150 Year Old Deja Vu.\n\nIn this episode of PVD Now and Then, Mike explores the history of the Point Street Bridge in Providence, delving into its construction, challenges, and significance over the years. The episode covers the bridge's initial construction in the 1870s, the numerous delays and issues faced, and its eventual completion. He also discusses the broader context of river crossings in Providence's history, highlighting the evolution of infrastructure and transportation in the city."}