A stunning and comprehensive guide to the design, evolution, and
romance of historic covered bridges extant in New York State.
More than just artifacts of a bygone era, covered bridges enjoy
a cherished place in the public imagination and a special niche in
northeastern America's regional lore and architectural history.
Once 250 covered bridges dotted New York State. But natural
disaster and destructive human "progress" exacted a price, leaving
only twenty-four historic bridges -- completed between 1823 and
1912 -- they represent a wide variety of designs.
This book also takes a knowing look at why these bridges came to
he and it fully explores the colorful and arcane customs they
spawned. "Kissing bridges, " for example provided delectable
seclusion for sweethearts of an earlier era. Toll bridges appeared
on an emerging turnpike system. Baptisms and weddings were
conducted on those veritable platforms. And they were favored
haunts for traveling salespeople.
An abundance of brilliant color photos, county maps, driving
directions, and accurate statistics make this a practical,
appealing, and useful reference.
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