Covered bridges have been an integral part in America’s history and growth. There are almost 200 of them still being used and maintained for their historical value. Since it first appeared in the early 19th century, these bridges have helped define the towns that built them by connecting village folks to services and infrastructures and [...]
These days, covered bridges are considered great historical pieces or architecture that are protected and preserved under the United States Law. There are at least 200 covered bridges across America. Most of them, especially the ones under the management and protection of the National Registry of Historic Places, were built in the early nineteenth century. [...]
Covered bridges are slowly disappearing and experts agree that at lest ten are demolished or destroyed by floods every year. In Santa Cruz County, where the most number of covered bridges still stand, it has become part of the landscape and great efforts are being taken to preserve them.
Though the exact number is actually [...]
Covered bridges are great historical pieces that are protected by law these days. In the United States, there are at least 200 covered bridges registered under the National Registry of Historic Places because of their important role in a town’s or county’s history.
Most of the covered bridges still being used today are under the [...]
Made popular by a Hollywood movie in the 90’s the covered bridges of Madison County have gained popularity both from tourists and local people alike. The romantic movie had a bridge on its story and many people are now visiting these bridges to see what the fuss was all about. The following are a few [...]
Vermont boasts of the most well-preserved and cherished of classic covered bridges in the United States. Only a few covered bridges still remain in Northfield but it still has the one of the highest number of historic covered bridges in the country.
All of these bridges were a product of the most exciting era of [...]
Covered bridges have been around since ancient times. In Babylon, some 780 years before the birth of Christ, people have used the practicality of covered bridges in their lives by using roofs and ceilings to protect important bridges from the deteriorating effects of the weather. They also served a militaristic purpose as covered bridges are [...]
A lot of people might wonder what covered bridges are and what makes them different from ordinary bridges. Pictures might say it all but to put it plainly; a covered bridge is a bridge that has enclosures on the sides and has a roof. They are usually single-lane and can only accommodate a light load. [...]
When people think of covered bridges, they usually envision a wooden bridge with picturesque, romantic details spanning smooth, calm waters. True in most parks and private estates, but the building of covered bridges were originally done for practical reasons - protection and development.
In the early days of young America, barges and ferries were the [...]
Covered bridges have been around since ancient China. Recorded Chinese history has mentioned them since the early dynasties. In America, covered bridges first appeared around 1805 and have seen a gradual growth in construction. In Europe, they have existed since the medieval times and there were once hundreds of them scattered in many countries such [...]
