New York Covered Bridges: Covered Bridges of North America, #11
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A Source book for Photographers and Explorers Descriptions to all of New York's 27 Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, as well as photos. GPS Positions and written directions. Also includes useful self guided tours.
Photo tips for each bridge. A short history of Covered Bridges in North America and a detailed review of the various Truss Types.
Harold Stiver
Harold Stiver was a partner in a financial services company who lives with his wife Elaine in Paris, Ontario. He has two daughters and three grandchildren who he spoils relentlessly. He has long had a fascination with the natural world and has traveled widely exploring and photographing it. You can see more of his images at https://haroldstiver.smugmug.com/. He is the author of a series of eBook Guides for Photographers and Explorers covering subjects like Waterfalls, Old Mills and Covered Bridges. They are available at Smashwords and other popular distributors.
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New York Covered Bridges - Harold Stiver
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For each of the 22 historical or Traditional Covered Bridges remaining in New York State, we have included photographs as well as descriptive and statistical data. Traditional Covered Bridges are those that follow the building practices of the Nineteenth Century and the early part of the Twentieth Century or those built later that follow those methods. All of these bridges have had repairs done as portions wear out, and some may have been almost entirely replaced through the years. I have used The National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges, Inc.
list of what they consider as Traditional Bridges. I have also included information on the Blenheim Covered Bridge which was washed away from flooding caused by Hurricane Irene in August of 2011. It was one of the foremost covered bridges in North America. Information is also included for the Tuscorara Covered Bridge which was heavily damaged and may not be re-built.
I have also included information on 3 bridges which the National Society calls Quasi-Traditional Bridges. This is described as bridges which have been strongly influenced by nineteenth and early twentieth century precedent, but which may not adhere in every respect.
In addition to these, there are covered bridges of modern design. I have not included any of them because they tend to appear and disappear and many covered bridge enthusiasts find them of lesser interest.
Following is data included for each bridge
Name: This is listed in bold type, and where there are other names, it is the common name or the name listed on an accompanying plaque.
Other Names: Underneath the Common Name in brackets, you will find other names that the bridge has been known by.
Nearest Town and County are listed.
It is frustrating to go on an excursion to see something and not be able to find it. This book offers you multiple ways to ensure that doesn't happen.
GPS Position: This is our recommended method. Enter the coordinates in a good GPS unit and it should take you right there. You, of course, must use care that you are not led off road or on a dangerous route.
Google Map Inputs: Copy these coordinates into Google Maps on your computer, hit the Get Directions
Link and add your starting point, and you can get detailed directions from your current position.
Detailed Driving Directions: Directions from a town near to the bridge.
Builder: If known, the name of the original builder(s) is listed.
Year Built: As well as the year built, if it