Gilbertville Ma, Covered Bridge
Dec 28, 2012 19:34:06 #
Dec 28, 2012 19:40:01 #
Dec 29, 2012 12:47:14 #
jarneyd wrote:
This bridge was recently rebuilt.
Nice work in a beautiful spot.
Question: Do you know why they built them covered in those days? Was the bridge more stable and held up against weather?
Dec 29, 2012 17:37:04 #
Dec 29, 2012 17:40:32 #
GH2man wrote:
The horses wouldn't spook crossing the river in a covered bridge.
Actually, a better reason was to protect the bridge against the weather.
At least that's what I was told when I used to get the Newsletter from the group in Oregon dedicated to their preservation. Never heard the "spook the horse" reason. Guess that could be true also.
Dec 29, 2012 22:25:53 #
I love covered bridges and this one is gorgeous jarneyd! Thanks for sharing!
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