Covered bridge was an integral part
American history and growth. There are almost 200
They are still used and maintained for them
Historical value. Because it first appeared early
19th century, these bridges
The town that built them by connecting village people
Direct connection with services and infrastructure
Community together.
Hippo, built for practical and functional reasons
The bridge has become an important part of history
That's so registered in the national record
Historic place. These days, the modern bridge has been
Concrete and steel built using an old covered bridge
It is still considered more artistic and attractive.
The next is the most popular of the old covered
Its rustic and historic maintaining bridge
charm
1. Bridge of Sigh
This famous bridge was built by Henry-Hutchinson
Cambridge University, St. John's
It's a university It was built in 1831 and connected
Third court of the university with a new court crossing
Above the river cam. This got popular for
A prank played by some students by hanging the car
It's under the bridge It was also named after the bridge
Sigh in Venice, Italy, there are two bridges
Very little in common when it comes to them
It's architecture
2. Bridge Covered by Bitzer Mill
One of the oldest bridges still enjoyed and enjoyed
Townsman is Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
This bridge is owned and maintained by the county
Use public funds for its historical value. that is
It was built in 1846 by George-Fink and Sam-Rames-Nider
And it costs only $ 1,115 to set up the bridge.
It was called many names like Martin's Mill
Bridge, Everly's Cider Mill, Covered Bridge, and
Fiand's / Fiantz covered bridge but its official
Designated is a large Conestoga number 2 bridge.
3. Bulcher Mill Covered Bridge
Considered as the second shortest covered bridge
54 feet from one to the other, this is America
Historic works are very popular among tourists. However
History like the most covered bridge in the registry of
Location, it is owned and maintained using public funds.
It was built in 1891 by Elias McMellen using only a
Single span of wooden truss. The building of
The bridge costs him only $ 1,167. But when it is destroyed
For heavy floods of the year after it was built,
McMellen has rebuilt it for $ 1,025- $ 142
Original cost.
4. Hansecker's Mill Covered Bridge
"Tsutsu" "Tsu" "Tsu" bonds
USA It is the longest single span covered bridge
The county is 180 feet long. It extends to Conestoga
River and destroyed and rebuilt for number
Times The latest happiness of 1972 when it was
Hurricane-Destroyed by Agnes It was built in 1843
John Russell and it cost around $ 1,988.
Last rebuilt, the cost is about $ 321,302.
One of the most popular bridges in America,
Sadly because it is not registered as a historical place
Apart from the design, there is no original material
It was used for its reconstruction.
5. Mill-covered bridge in Schenk
In Pennsylvania, this crosses a bridge
Big Chiques Creek in Lancaster County. Tsutsutsutsu
Single span bar arch truss, this historic landmark is
Made of painted red and mainly oak. Red is
The traditional colors of Lancaster County and most bridges
Follow the red motif. It has been added to the public
Register for historic places in 1980. that is
Have friends Charles * Marhorn and Levi Fink in 1855, and
Since then it has become an important landmark in the county,
With that unforgettable color
span
Covered Bridge Story
On these days, the target bridge and
Historic parts and architecture protected
And maintained under US law. there is
At least 200 covered bridges USA. Most
Those, especially those under management and
Historic National Directory Protection
The place was built in the early 19th century.
Meanwhile, there were huge movements of people
From the coastal city towards the interior
Ogawa, a country with a lot of streams and
River towns and villages soon rose near these
The waterways were because they were a practical place for
Community prosperity. Waterways are also available
Power and drinking ready source for the mill
Water is very important for a growing city.
As these towns grow on both sides of the river, there
It was an obvious need for a bridge to connect
Provide access to important with the townspeople together
Infrastructure such as schools, churches and hospices.
Covered bridge has become most practical
Thus the solution for connecting both sides of the river,
Pave the way for growth and development.
First of all, why do you cover these bridges?
There were a lot of things that were suggested
Reason that became commonplace during covered bridge
It's time It's widely said that the need is a mother
Innovation or wall or roof
The bridge served a very practical purpose from a distance
Aesthetics that most people nowadays recognize.
The first reason to cover these bridges was
Make them look like a barn.
Once upon a time, cross the top horses and farm animals
The bridge was more dangerous than it seemed.
Stampedes were common when there were horses and livestock
Forced to see the running water with crossing the bridge
It is a river to avoid this
Easy for farmers and animals to cross the river and get
On the other side, more environmentally friendly grass.
Another reason to build these bridges is
Snow off them during the winter. Fall of heavy snow has come
Spell disasters for weak support and small bridges.
Another practical reason for making a covered bridge
It was to help accommodate travelers during bad weather.
Stuck to a small group of shelters with an old target bridge
Town for the storm. It is also
Townspeople housing strangers at such times
The Times
Said the romantic reason suggested by the old poet
Covered bridge also made possible for young lovers
To steal a kiss from each other without getting caught
-Rather unlikely, but ironically, covered bridge
For the purpose of romanticism not today
In addition, the wedding is held in a crash
Those. But the most widespread reason for the building
Covered bridge is to extend the life of
The bridge itself.
A tree that is common for these bridges can
Deteriorates easily when exposed to severe weather
Condition year round-summer heat and
Extreme cold in winter. Covered bridge lasted
Three times longer than a normal bridge for
Protective roof and wall provided. Insulating material
Also, it was good for wood and covered bridges
Internal to maintain uniform temperature delivery
Bridge made-shade from sun and rain
It has the advantage of being longer, safer and practically available.
The reason is the covered bridge
Many romantics that can be considered are historical
Should be maintained and protected. They are part of
You need to protect them with American history
Priorities for towns and counties where they can still
To find.
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