Download or read book Indiana s Covered Bridges written by Robert Reed and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once there were hundreds of 19th-century and very early 20th-century covered bridges in Indiana--so many in fact, that the state ranked third in the nation in the number of structures still standing. By the early 1930s and 1940s, a movement was afoot to preserve those magnificent structures that had not already disappeared due to desertion and deterioration. Some were saved, but many were not. What was saved and cherished, however, was an abundance of vintage black and white images taken by pioneer photographers who willingly trekked from bridge to bridge decades ago. Captured in this volume are nearly 200 of those photographs from the mid-20th century and before, representing more than 36 Indiana counties from Adams County to Wells County.
Download or read book A Guide to the Covered Bridges of Parke County Indiana written by Harold Rau and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indiana Covered Bridges written by Marsha Williamson Mohr and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A symbol of Indiana's past, the covered bridge still evokes feelings of nostalgia, romance, and even mystery. During the 19th century, over 500 of these handsome structures spanned the streams, rivers, and ravines of Indiana. Plagued by floods, fire, storms, neglect, and arson, today fewer than 100 remain. Marsha Williamson Mohr's photographs capture the timeless and simple beauty of these well-traveled structures from around the state, including Parke County—the unofficial covered bridge capital of the world. With 105 color photographs, Indiana's Covered Bridges will appeal to everyone who treasures Indiana's rich architectural heritage.
Download or read book Parke County written by Marsha Williamson Mohr and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its beautiful meadows and countless meandering streams, picturesque Parke County, Indiana, is home to 31 historic covered bridges, ranging from 43 to 315 feet long. Every October, the county hosts the Covered Bridge Festival, which draws more than two million people nationwide to the courthouse lawn in Rockville. From there, tourists set off to visit the bridges and Billy Creek Village, and to seek out the arts and crafts fairs located in each of the festival's nine communities. Photographer Marsha Williamson Mohr has spent years in the area, capturing spellbinding images of the bridges and nearby farms and the natural beauty of the area, season by season. The warmth and vitality of Parke County brings her back time and time again, and this gorgeous photographic collection will call you back as well.
Download or read book Little Indiana written by Jessica Nunemaker and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where was James Dean's hometown? What do A. J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, and Al Unser have in common besides winning the Indianapolis 500? Where was the world's first theme park? Find these answers and more in Little Indiana: Small Town Destinations. Featuring towns of 15,000 or fewer inhabitants, Little Indiana explores where to eat, stay, play, and shop in over 90 small towns. After six years of traveling the state in search of amazing local experiences, blogger and TV host Jessica Nunemaker shares a treasure trove of what to expect in Hoosier small towns. Perfect for any length of excursion—day or weekend—the book is organized by region and town and provides travelers easy access to information found nowhere else. From wineries to antique shops, alpaca farms to chocolate stores, unique attractions are awaiting discovery. Full-color images showcase specialty stores, mouth-watering meals, and exciting attractions tucked off the beaten path. Proof that there's always something to do in a small town, this book is the perfect way to kick-start your next Indiana adventure!
Download or read book The Covered Bridges of Monroe County written by Jeremy R. Boshears and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the Indiana county’s thirteen covered bridges, featuring charming stories from local residents and stunning archival photographs. The covered bridge has long been a symbol of Indiana’s past, evoking feelings of romance and nostalgia. These feats of engineering span the rivers and streams that crisscross the county. Jeremy Boshears’ photographs capture the beauty of the bridges dotting the riverbanks of Monroe County. With 121 color photographs, The Covered Bridges of Monroe County will appeal to everyone who treasures these iconic structures.
Download or read book The Covered Bridges of Parke County Indiana written by Wayne McClellan Weber and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The National Gazetteer of the United States of America Indiana 1988 written by Geological Survey (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book America s Covered Bridges written by Terry E. Miller and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As many as 15,000 covered bridges were built in North America over the past 200 years. Fewer than 1,000 remain. In America's Covered Bridges, authors Terry E. Miller and Ronald G. Knapp tell the fascinating story of these bridges, how they were built, the technological breakthroughs required to construct them and above all the dedication and skill of their builders. Each wooden bridge, whether still standing or long gone, has a story to tell about the nature of America at the time—not only about its transportational needs, but the availability of materials and the technological prowess of the people who built it. Illustrated with some 550 historical and contemporary photos, paintings, and technical drawings of nearly 400 different covered bridges, America's Covered Bridges offers five readable chapters on the history, design and fate of America's covered bridges, plus related bridges in Canada. Most of the contemporary photography is by master photographer A. Chester Ong of Hong Kong. 55 photo essays on the most iconic bridges including: Cornish-Windsor Bridge between Vermont and New Hampshire Porter-Parsonsfield Bridge, Maine East Paden and West Paden (Twin Bridges), Pennsylvania Philippi Bridge, West Virginia Hortons Mill Bridge, Alabama Medora Bridge, Indiana Rock Mill Bridge, Ohio Knight's Ferry Bridge, California Perrault Bridge, Quebec, Canada Hartland Bridge, New Brunswick, Canada Over time, wooden bridges eventually gave way to ones made of iron, steel and concrete. An American icon, many covered bridges became obsolete and were replaced—others simply decayed and collapsed. Many more were swept away by natural disasters and fires. America's Covered Bridges is absolutely packed with fascinating stories and information passionately told by two leading experts on this subject. The book will be of tremendous interest to anyone interested in American history, carpentry and technological change.
Download or read book The Covered Bridges of Indiana written by George Edwin Gould and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indiana s Covered Bridges written by Harold Stiver and published by Covered Bridges of North America. This book was released on 2024-05-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UPDATED FOR 2024!! A Source book for Travelers, Photographers, Explorers... Indiana's Covered Bridges Descriptions to all of Indiana's 92 Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, as well as black and white photos GPS Positions Written Driving Directions Basic Info for each Site Photo Tips for each Site A Self Guided Tour of all 31 of Parke County Bridges Truss types described and illustrated Short History of Covered Bridges
Download or read book The Covered Bridges Country Roads of Western Indiana written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oregon s Covered Bridges written by Bill Cockrell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-05-26 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugged individuals armed with hand tools, sweat, and ambition began building covered bridges in Oregon during the mid-1850s. These bridge builders often camped out at remote sites, living off the land or contracting with local farmers for food. Early owners of covered bridges financed construction by charging tolls—3¢ for a sheep, 5¢ for a horse and rider, and 10¢ for a team of horses and wagon. In the early 20th century, the state provided standard bridge and truss designs to each county, and most of the resulting structures incorporated the Howe truss. With the abundance of Douglas fir and the shortage of steel during the world wars, the construction of wooden covered bridges continued well into the 1950s, mainly in the Willamette Valley. During the 1920s, Oregon boasted more than 350 covered bridges.
Download or read book Indiana Geographic Names written by Geological Survey (U.S.). Branch of Geographic Names and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Covered Bridge written by Ed Darringer and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On June 3, 2008, a devastating tornado swept through Moscow, Indiana and the surrounding community. The force of the tornado dislodged the bridge from its abutments and sent it crashing into the Flatrock River below. Immediately following the storm, the County Commissioners took swift action to salvage and preserve as much of the bridge's structure as possible with the hope of rebuilding the bridge in its original location. To anyone that has ever had any curiosity about how a Covered Bridge was built (with the technology that existed in 2010) this book is for you. One of Ed's goals is that this book will answer those questions. He has included a page that will provide you with unique facts about the bridge's construction and some of the engineering drawings that were specific to this bridge. There is a representation of the community fund raising plaque that is posted inside the bridge. Along with the construction processes there are many photos of the dedication ceremony and the families that are responsible for the bridge both past and present.Along with the details of the Moscow Bridge, Ed has included photos and information on 16 other Covered Bridges in Southeast Indiana which make for excellent day trips while you are in the area.
Download or read book The Bridges of Madison County written by Robert James Waller and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2001-03-15 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fall in love with one of the bestselling novels of all time -- the legendary love story that became a beloved film starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. If you've ever experienced the one true love of your life, a love that for some reason could never be, you will understand why readers all over the world are so moved by this small, unknown first novel that they became a publishing phenomenon and #1 bestseller. The story of Robert Kincaid, the photographer and free spirit searching for the covered bridges of Madison County, and Francesca Johnson, the farm wife waiting for the fulfillment of a girlhood dream, The Bridges of Madison County gives voice to the longings of men and women everywhere -- and shows us what it is to love and be loved so intensely that life is never the same again.
Download or read book Covered Bridges in Indiana written by Wayne McClellan Weber and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
