Seeing this reminds me of how blind I can be. I grew up 10 minutes from VF park & crossed that bridge 1000s of times. I've probably fished every river & stream in PA. & have walked across dozens of covered bridges. I can't recall ever stopping & thinking wow what a great piece of history. Agnes was unbelievable, & the 1st "disaster" I can recall. Anyway thanks for reminding me to stop & smell the roses.
@fritzmerde I know what you mean, also crossed the Knox Covered Bridge in Valley Forge thousands of times in my childhood, and took it for granted. Now I realize how very fortunate we are, not only to have some of these historic structures around, but that they are preserved as often as possible. Especially when so much of modern life, malls, corporate centers, crowded developments, traffic clogged highways surround these reminders of a quieter, less hectic day.
@ClearfieldPA Sorry...I see you noted 200. That is darn good as I believe the total is 750 in the US. Yes, we have an affinity and yes, I had the most special kiss under one.
@ClearfieldPA Hurricane Irene, end Aug. 2011 damaged/destroyed covered bridges in Vermont. Flooding from Tropical Storm Lee in Sept. 2011 damaged several Pennsylvania covered bridges. In Lancaster County, Siegrist Mill (built 1885) spanning Chiques Creek was washed downstream, but is mostly intact. Plans are being formed to hoist it back into place. Pinetown (1867) over the Conestoga River, (rebuilt after Hurricane Agnes 1972) significantly damaged in this latest storm and remains closed.
@ClearfieldPA thank you very much for your comment. Glad you had your special moment under a covered bridge! Next week I plan to do a mini tour of just covered bridges in southern Chester County and take some late autumn photos.
@sjtom57 thank you very much! In addition to many surviving covered bridges, Pennsylvania has many old abandoned roads, barns, old cemeteries (one of my favourites), train tracks, lots to keep someone who wants to find history underneath the modern overlay busy. (P.S. As a rule, I don't screen my comments, and had not on this video, don't know how it changed)
@999YORK thank you! If you visit covered bridges in Lancaster County, those in Chester County and Berks County are not far away. Here is a website that lists all the covered bridges in Pennsylvania by county. Streams crossed by covered bridges are happy places to me! w w w .ohiobarns. com /covbri/ pa/ pacb. html (take out spaces, of course)
You Americans are so very lucky to have such beautiful structures in such serene countryside, Here in the UK there is no comparison. I am envious but grateful I visit the states. I miss it most dearly x
@garyography Thank you very much for your comment! Yes, some serene countryside still remains here. The covered bridges are so much more than a a way over a creek or river.
@RedKruzer thank you very much, Hy. Wish I could have shown more covered bridges. You have terrific views of Sheeder-Hall covered bridge on your videos. Sarah
Sarah - my compliments on your delightful work - you are fortunate to have this singular cultural heritage and in such lovely countryside. I really enjoyed this journey round the bridges which was accompanied so beautifully. This expertly constructed video must be a useful historical record. You have good reason to be proud of Pennsylvania - y Gwlad Hardd. Diolch, da iawn a hwyl fawr - Dafydd o Gymru.
@VoceVersatile Diolch yn fawr am eich geiriau caredig, Dafydd of Gymru. I especially enjoy walking over a covered bridge (where possible), and have never lost my wonder and appreciation. Pennsylvania countryside is lovely, but like the covered bridges much encroached upon by "progress". Sarah o Sirol Caer (supposedly Chester County in Welsh)
This is wonderful, some nice Historical structures, kept in good condition which is so nice to see! Many Thanks for sharing this, plus the music is a reminder of my School days, the music is an arrangement of a tune we sang "Lord of the Dance". Very Nice :-)
@007vauxhall For one, I am very grateful to those who have restored and kept the remaining bridges in good condition. Out in Lancaster County one can still hear the sound of horses' hooves over the bridges as the Amish drive their buggies over. The larger covered bridges over major rivers such as the Susquehanna, Schuylkill, Delaware were amazing feats of engineering for the time -- what a sight they must have been! All gone now. I'm glad you liked this.
I live about 5 minutes away from Kennedy covered bridge, always loved that bridge.
psycospaz 1 month ago
Beautiful! Thank you for posting it.
canopyroad 2 months ago
@canopyroad very happy you enjoyed this!
aireschel1787 1 month ago
Seeing this reminds me of how blind I can be. I grew up 10 minutes from VF park & crossed that bridge 1000s of times. I've probably fished every river & stream in PA. & have walked across dozens of covered bridges. I can't recall ever stopping & thinking wow what a great piece of history. Agnes was unbelievable, & the 1st "disaster" I can recall. Anyway thanks for reminding me to stop & smell the roses.
fritzmerde 3 months ago
@fritzmerde I know what you mean, also crossed the Knox Covered Bridge in Valley Forge thousands of times in my childhood, and took it for granted. Now I realize how very fortunate we are, not only to have some of these historic structures around, but that they are preserved as often as possible. Especially when so much of modern life, malls, corporate centers, crowded developments, traffic clogged highways surround these reminders of a quieter, less hectic day.
aireschel1787 3 months ago
Wonderful/special post and I truly appreciate the work you did here. Do you know how many are left in Pennsylvania?
ClearfieldPA 3 months ago
@ClearfieldPA Sorry...I see you noted 200. That is darn good as I believe the total is 750 in the US. Yes, we have an affinity and yes, I had the most special kiss under one.
ClearfieldPA 3 months ago
@ClearfieldPA Hurricane Irene, end Aug. 2011 damaged/destroyed covered bridges in Vermont. Flooding from Tropical Storm Lee in Sept. 2011 damaged several Pennsylvania covered bridges. In Lancaster County, Siegrist Mill (built 1885) spanning Chiques Creek was washed downstream, but is mostly intact. Plans are being formed to hoist it back into place. Pinetown (1867) over the Conestoga River, (rebuilt after Hurricane Agnes 1972) significantly damaged in this latest storm and remains closed.
aireschel1787 3 months ago
@ClearfieldPA thank you very much for your comment. Glad you had your special moment under a covered bridge! Next week I plan to do a mini tour of just covered bridges in southern Chester County and take some late autumn photos.
aireschel1787 3 months ago
I don't generally like vids of photos but this was the rare exception. Very nice.
sjtom57 5 months ago
@sjtom57 thank you very much! In addition to many surviving covered bridges, Pennsylvania has many old abandoned roads, barns, old cemeteries (one of my favourites), train tracks, lots to keep someone who wants to find history underneath the modern overlay busy. (P.S. As a rule, I don't screen my comments, and had not on this video, don't know how it changed)
aireschel1787 5 months ago
Beautiful video. If I had to pick one particular area in Pennsylvania to look for covered bridges is Lancaster County recommended?
999YORK 10 months ago
@999YORK thank you! If you visit covered bridges in Lancaster County, those in Chester County and Berks County are not far away. Here is a website that lists all the covered bridges in Pennsylvania by county. Streams crossed by covered bridges are happy places to me! w w w .ohiobarns. com /covbri/ pa/ pacb. html (take out spaces, of course)
aireschel1787 10 months ago
You Americans are so very lucky to have such beautiful structures in such serene countryside, Here in the UK there is no comparison. I am envious but grateful I visit the states. I miss it most dearly x
garyography 1 year ago
@garyography Thank you very much for your comment! Yes, some serene countryside still remains here. The covered bridges are so much more than a a way over a creek or river.
aireschel1787 1 year ago
this is so well done.
You beat me to it.
Best,
Hy
RedKruzer 1 year ago
@RedKruzer thank you very much, Hy. Wish I could have shown more covered bridges. You have terrific views of Sheeder-Hall covered bridge on your videos. Sarah
aireschel1787 1 year ago
Hyfryd - Da Iawn
Paulmanorbier 1 year ago
@Paulmanorbier I'm very happy you liked this, Paul. Diolch yn fawr. Sarah
aireschel1787 1 year ago
Sarah - my compliments on your delightful work - you are fortunate to have this singular cultural heritage and in such lovely countryside. I really enjoyed this journey round the bridges which was accompanied so beautifully. This expertly constructed video must be a useful historical record. You have good reason to be proud of Pennsylvania - y Gwlad Hardd. Diolch, da iawn a hwyl fawr - Dafydd o Gymru.
VoceVersatile 1 year ago
@VoceVersatile Diolch yn fawr am eich geiriau caredig, Dafydd of Gymru. I especially enjoy walking over a covered bridge (where possible), and have never lost my wonder and appreciation. Pennsylvania countryside is lovely, but like the covered bridges much encroached upon by "progress". Sarah o Sirol Caer (supposedly Chester County in Welsh)
aireschel1787 1 year ago
This is wonderful, some nice Historical structures, kept in good condition which is so nice to see! Many Thanks for sharing this, plus the music is a reminder of my School days, the music is an arrangement of a tune we sang "Lord of the Dance". Very Nice :-)
007vauxhall 1 year ago
@007vauxhall For one, I am very grateful to those who have restored and kept the remaining bridges in good condition. Out in Lancaster County one can still hear the sound of horses' hooves over the bridges as the Amish drive their buggies over. The larger covered bridges over major rivers such as the Susquehanna, Schuylkill, Delaware were amazing feats of engineering for the time -- what a sight they must have been! All gone now. I'm glad you liked this.
aireschel1787 1 year ago