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The Frederick Douglass Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge located in Rochester, New York, that spans the Genesee River. The bridge was named in honor of two prominent abolitionists and suffragists, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, who lived in Rochester and played important roles in the history of the city and the United States.

The bridge was constructed between 2001 and 2007 to replace an older bridge that was deemed structurally deficient. The design of the new bridge was chosen through a competition that drew entries from around the world. The winning design was a cable-stayed bridge with a unique diamond-shaped tower that stands 200 feet tall.

The bridge was officially named the Frederick Douglass Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge in 2018, after a campaign led by local activists who sought to honor the legacies of Douglass and Anthony. The campaign drew support from community leaders, elected officials, and organizations such as the National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House.