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## Pulteney Bridge
In 1774, Robert Adam's design for Pulteney Bridge transformed a simple crossing into a Palladian masterpiece, featuring shops on both sides—a rarity among bridges. Commissioned by William Johnstone Pulteney to connect his Bathwick estate to the city, the bridge's construction faced delays due to the American War of Independence. By 1792, commercial pressures led to alterations that expanded the shops, altering Adam's original design. Floods in 1799 and 1800 damaged the north side, prompting a rebuild by John Pinch, which deviated from Adam's vision. Despite these changes, Pulteney Bridge remains a Grade I listed building and a cherished symbol of Bath's architectural heritage.
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