Covered Bridges Of Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Covered Bridges
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Author : John S. Burk
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2010
Massachusetts Covered Bridges written by John S. Burk and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with History categories.
From hidden valleys in the Berkshire Hills to the North Shore, 275 documented highway and railroad covered bridges have been constructed in Massachusetts from the early 19th century onward, a figure that often comes as a surprise to those who traditionally associate these unique structures with northern New England. All but a small handful of these are long gone, lost to modern replacements, fires, wear, and the region's notorious weather, especially the devastating storms of the late 1930s. The bridges came in all shapes and sizes, from diminutive 50-foot spans to multitiered structures of nearly 900 feet that crossed the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers and were stout enough to support railroads across their roofs.
Covered Bridges Of Massachusetts
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Author : Andrew R. Howard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Covered Bridges Of Massachusetts written by Andrew R. Howard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Covered bridges categories.
Covered Bridges Of New England
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Author : Clara Eola Summers Wagemann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1931
Covered Bridges Of New England written by Clara Eola Summers Wagemann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1931 with Bridges categories.
Covered Bridges Of The Northeast
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Author : Richard Sanders Allen
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2004-01-01
Covered Bridges Of The Northeast written by Richard Sanders Allen and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
A richly detailed account of bridge builders, the tools they used, and their finished masterpieces, this profusely illustrated work describes foot bridges, latticework and double-decked structures, drawbridges, and more. Filled with information on bridge locations, lengths of spans, and other data, this priceless tribute to a bygone era. 150 black-and-white illustrations.
Covered Bridges In The New England States
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Author : Warren H. White
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2012-08-22
Covered Bridges In The New England States written by Warren H. White and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-22 with History categories.
Covered bridges are gaining attention as states and counties are making large investments in the repair and preservation of existing covered bridges, offering tours and building new ones. This work documents all extant covered bridges--vehicle, railroad and pedestrian--in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The book is arranged by state, then by county and bridge name, using the most commonly known or locally used name. All other known names will be included for each bridge, cross-referenced in the index. Each state is prefaced with a brief synopsis of its bridges, past and present, including bridge types, truss types and geographic location. To be included, a bridge must have been originally built as, or intended to be, a true covered bridge, meaning that it is used as a means of traveling over an obstacle, usually water, not attached to buildings solely for access to the building or between buildings, and has a covered portion at least ten feet in length. Richly illustrated.
Windham County S Famous Covered Bridges
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Author : Victor Morse
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1960
Windham County S Famous Covered Bridges written by Victor Morse and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with Bridges categories.
New England S Covered Bridges
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Author : Benjamin D. Evans
language : en
Publisher: UPNE
Release Date : 2012-08-14
New England S Covered Bridges written by Benjamin D. Evans and has been published by UPNE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-14 with Architecture categories.
A complete guide to more than 200 covered bridges in the six New England states.
America S Covered Bridges
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Author : Terry E. Miller
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2014-03-25
America S Covered Bridges written by Terry E. Miller and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-25 with History categories.
As many as 15,000 covered bridges were built in North America over the past 200 years. Fewer than 1,000 remain. In America's Covered Bridges, authors Terry E. Miller and Ronald G. Knapp tell the fascinating story of these bridges, how they were built, the technological breakthroughs required to construct them and above all the dedication and skill of their builders. Each wooden bridge, whether still standing or long gone, has a story to tell about the nature of America at the time—not only about its transportational needs, but the availability of materials and the technological prowess of the people who built it. Illustrated with some 550 historical and contemporary photos, paintings, and technical drawings of nearly 400 different covered bridges, America's Covered Bridges offers five readable chapters on the history, design and fate of America's covered bridges, plus related bridges in Canada. Most of the contemporary photography is by master photographer A. Chester Ong of Hong Kong. 55 photo essays on the most iconic bridges including: Cornish-Windsor Bridge between Vermont and New Hampshire Porter-Parsonsfield Bridge, Maine East Paden and West Paden (Twin Bridges), Pennsylvania Philippi Bridge, West Virginia Hortons Mill Bridge, Alabama Medora Bridge, Indiana Rock Mill Bridge, Ohio Knight's Ferry Bridge, California Perrault Bridge, Quebec, Canada Hartland Bridge, New Brunswick, Canada Over time, wooden bridges eventually gave way to ones made of iron, steel and concrete. An American icon, many covered bridges became obsolete and were replaced—others simply decayed and collapsed. Many more were swept away by natural disasters and fires. America's Covered Bridges is absolutely packed with fascinating stories and information passionately told by two leading experts on this subject. The book will be of tremendous interest to anyone interested in American history, carpentry and technological change.
New York State S Covered Bridges
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Author : Richard R. Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2004
New York State S Covered Bridges written by Richard R. Wilson and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
New York State's Covered Bridges explores the old timbered spans that crossed New York waters. The state at one time had more than two hundred fifty such bridges; today, it has only twenty four original covered bridges remaining, plus some replicas. Vintage postcards, many of which are extremely rare, bring back into view the old ones, beginning with the first built in 1807, and ending with those of the mid-1900s.
Covered Bridges In The Southeastern United States
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Author : Warren H. White
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-07-14
Covered Bridges In The Southeastern United States written by Warren H. White and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-14 with History categories.
Covered bridges are gaining public attention as states and counties make investments in their repair and preservation, offer tours of them, and build new ones. This work documents all extant covered bridges in the southeastern United States: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia. (Mississippi has none.) The book is arranged by state, then by county and bridge name. The bridges are in four categories: authentic historic, authentic modern, non-authentic historic, and non-authentic modern. For each, a history and description, the World Guide Covered Bridge identification number, and length and width dimensions are given. To be included, a bridge must have been originally built as a true covered bridge, used as a means of traveling over an obstacle, usually water, not for access to a building or between buildings, and have a covered portion at least ten feet in length. There are 65 black & white and 55 color photographs.