Twin bridges over the Contoocook River, about 1888

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Twin bridges over the Contoocook River, about 1888

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.30.024

Date:

about 1888

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of two covered bridges over the Contoocook River in Penacook, NH, dated about 1888. The caption states, "Penacook 'twin bridges' over the Contoocook River. Built about the year 1850. Photograph made about 1888. These bridges were commonly called 'twin bridges,' being much the same size and built in the same style, but the one connected with the south bank of the river belonged to Concord, while the other belonged to the town of Boscawen; the town line running across the island between the bridges. The bridge on the Boscawen side proved to be the more durable, as it was still standing in 1953. The one on the Concord side was taken down in 1899, and replaced by a portion of the iron bridge which formerly was at Main street."

Subjects:

Covered bridges , Rivers , Rocks

Locations:

Penacook, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

7