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Record 1 2018-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

Before the government took charge of building bridges, some people would build their own bridges and decide for themselves who could cross. Barriers were installed at either end. The crossing gateman or gatewoman (the person who worked at the barriers) were tasked with charging people a fee to cross the bridge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Avant que le gouvernement ne prenne en charge la construction des ponts, des particuliers construisaient des ponts et exigeaient un droit de passage. Des barrières étaient installées à l'entrée ou à la sortie du pont. Le garde-barrière (celui qui surveille la barrière) avait pour tâche de faire payer ceux qui désiraient franchir le pont.

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