Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges
“Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges” by Fred J. Moll, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2012, offers a detailed exploration of the state’s historical wooden spans. This illustrated edition, comprising 127 pages, invites readers to reflect on the era when these structures facilitated daily travel. The book chronicles the construction of over 1,500 covered bridges, beginning with the first built in 1805, and highlights both early examples and those that have endured through modern advancements.
Readers will find a rich visual representation of Pennsylvania’s covered bridges, including rare images of railroad bridges that have been preserved. The narrative delves into the historical significance of these structures within the context of transportation and engineering, showcasing their role in the development of the region. With a focus on local history, this book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the architectural and cultural heritage of the Middle Atlantic states.
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This book invites the reader to step back in time and imagine the days when ancestors traveled through wooden spans to reach their daily destinations.
Starting in the early 1800s, Pennsylvania’s rich forests provided natural material for the construction of more than 1,500 covered bridges across the state. The first covered bridge was built in 1805. Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges looks at the earliest covered bridges as well as those that have survived modern progress. Images also show rare railroad covered bridges that have been saved from destruction over the years.
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