A short history of Covered Bridges
Burkeville (Conway) Covered Bridge
Pumping Station (Williams) Covered Bridge
Gilbertville (Ware) Covered Bridge
Dummerston (Vermont, Taft) Covered Bridge
Massachusetts Covered Bridges
A Guide for Photographers and Explorers
Published by Harold Stiver at Smashwords
Copyright 2011 Harold Stiver
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How to use this Book
For each of the 11 historical or Traditional Covered Bridges remaining in Massachusetts, 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.
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.
Detailed Driving Directions: Directions from a town near to the bridge.