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This book is dedicated to my wife, Terry, and my children, John and Anna. Without their support and encouragement, this book would not have been possible. John was a great travel companion during many visits to New Hampshires remaining covered bridges over the years. I will always remember the time we spent together during our expeditions.
I owe a large debt of gratitude to Dick Roy of Manchester and the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges (NSPCB) for giving me full access to their outstanding collection of photographs. Dick Roy spent many hours offering help and answering numerous questions, and is probably the most knowledgeable person to be found on the subject, having spent the better part of the last 40 years studying New Hampshires bridges and compiling data on them. To date, he has documented the existence of approximately 400 covered bridges of all types in the state. Many of the illustrations used here have never before been published in book form.
I also wish to thank the following individuals and organizations for their kind assistance: Lauraette Clark (Lisbon), Elizabeth Ford (Concord), Sylvia Getchell and Richard Schanda (Newmarket), Martha Taylor (Henniker Historical Society), Matthew E. Thomas (Fremont), and the Dover Public Library.
Illustrations without acknowledgments are from the authors collection. The key to NSPCB collection acknowledgments is as follows: RR (Richard Roy), LL (Leo Litwin), RSA (Richard Sanders Allen), CEW (C. Earnest Walker), MDV (Mike DeVito), LC (Library of Congress), WW (William White), and ET (E. Thomas).
DEER PARK FARM BRIDGE, WOODSTOCK. Little is known about this single-span bridge. It was originally built in 1898 over Moosilauke Branch, but was later moved to Deer Park Farm, across the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River. It was subsequently abandoned in 1934. Note the log abutment on the near end. The bridges overall condition is indicative that it was abandoned long before this picture was taken. (Courtesy NSPCB.)
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The heart of any covered bridge is the truss design that enables it to span a particular crossing. Many designs for bridge trusses were used over the years in New Hampshire, but the longest lasting was the Town lattice truss. This simple and effective design was patented by a Connecticut man, Ithiel Town, in 1820. Two New Hampshire men, Sanford Granger and John Briggs, even adapted the Town truss for their own use, patenting improved versions and building covered bridges of their own design. While the Town truss was sometimes overlooked for new and improved trusses, such as those by Long and Howe, it experienced a revival with the coming of the railroads. The Boston and Maine Railroad made the Town truss its standard bridge, building this style as late as 1906.
In addition to the bridge builders already discussed, there are others worthy of mention. The Berry brothers, Jacob and Horace, and the father and son team of Charles and Frank Broughton built bridges of the Paddleford design in eastern New Hampshire. Capt. Charles Richardson built some fine bridges at Groveton and Plymouth, and Albert Granger built bridges of his fathers design in Langdon.
Although covered bridges are identified by their type of truss, each bridge is also characterized by its own unique features, such as its portals, siding, and stone abutments. Stoutly built, covered bridges have often lasted a lifetime, falling victim only to the ravages of nature or mans careless hand.
MARYS BRIDGE, PITTSFIELD. This simple bridge spanning the Suncook River is an example of a typical Town lattice truss. Note the uncovered sidewalk along the length of the bridge for pedestrian use. The exact date of the building of this bridge is unknown. Marys Bridge was replaced c. 1906. (Courtesy NSPCB.)
RIVER ROAD BRIDGE, PITTSBURG. This is an example of a queen post-type truss, a simple design that has been in use for centuries. It is favored in New Hampshire for many smaller crossings. The River Road Bridge is 57 feet long, crossing Perry Stream in a secluded setting. The date of its construction is unknown and it is now closed to traffic.
LOWER BRIDGE, CONCORD. Note the date of building, outlined column, and graceful curve on the portal of this bridge, as well as on its covered sidewalk to the right. The many advertisements posted on the wall just inside the bridge were a common sight during the era of covered bridges. This bridge served until 1927, having replaced an earlier bridge. (Courtesy NSPCB.)
CONTOOCOOK VILLAGE BRIDGE, HOPKINTON. This is a fine example of a village-style bridge. With the graceful curve of its portal, as well as that for the covered walkways on both sides, the bridge was a distinctive feature in this small village for many years. It served local traffic from 1853 to 1935. Note the covered railroad bridge to the immediate right. (Courtesy NSPCB, CEW.)
BLACKSMITH SHOP BRIDGE, CORNISH. Built in 1881 by James Tasker, this bridge utilizes a multiple king post truss design. Note how the truss members in between the uprights slant toward the middle to give the bridge its strength. The bridge is also protected by a guidepost, called a telltale, visible just outside the entryway. Devices of this type were used to prevent oversized loads or vehicles from entering and damaging the bridge.
MCDERMOTT BRIDGE, LANGDON. An example of the Granger-Town truss, this bridge was built by Alfred Granger in 1869 to cross Cold River. A distinguishing feature is the large arch that runs from end to end, curving to the top of the lattice truss to give it added support. The wood tracks on the floor of the bridge are for protection from snowmobiles during the winter months. McDermott Bridge is slated for restoration.
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