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Lynchburg, Virginia
Completed 1870
The Fink Deck Truss Bridge is thought to have been originally used on the Norfolk and Western mainline railway. It was moved to its present location and converted to a vehicular bridge over a railroad spur in 1893 when the Norfolk and Western mainline was moved. It was relocated again in 1985 to Lynchburg's Riverside Park to serve as a pedestrian bridge.
As railroads expanded throughout the U.S. in the mid-19th century, engineers raced to design bridges that were stronger and longer, without adding too much weight. A number of truss systems were developed, including two patented designs by Albert Fink: the Fink Deck Truss, in which most of the supporting members were below the deck, and the Fink Through Truss , in which the truss members were above the deck.
The Fink Deck Truss Bridge in Lynchburg is the only survivor in the U.S. of this truss system that was widely used from 1854 to 1875. The patented truss bridge was a uniquely American structural engineering solution to the need for long-span railroad bridges to carry heavy loads. Important to the early days of railroading in America, the Fink truss bridges contributed significantly to the nation's growth and economy.
Facts
-The Fink Deck Truss Bridge, built circa 1870, is thought to have been originally used on the Norfolk &Western mainline. It was moved to its present location and converted to a vehicular bridge over a railroad spur in 1893 when the Norfolk and Western mainline was moved. It was relocated again in 1985 to Lynchburgs Riverside Park to serve as a pedestrian bridge.
- The truss consists of vertical and diagonal members (that are in tension) of wrought iron, while the top chord, supporting bents and floor systems, are of wood. The upper chord is untreated oak about 14 inches by 15 inches in size.
-Fink's truss configuration was used widely in railroad bridges, including large structures such as the Green River Bridge south of Elizabethtown, Kentucky and the 14th Street Bridge across the Ohio River at Louisville, Kentucky.
- Albert Fink and his brother, Henry, arrived in Baltimore, Maryland from Germany in 1849. He was initially employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as principal assistant to Benjamin Latrobe, along with Wendel Bollman, another notable bridge builder. The Fink truss was adopted by Latrobe for all bridges on the B&O Railroad and the Parkersburg Branch.
- Albert Fink served as President of the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1880.
For more information on civil engineering history, go to www.asce.org/history.
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Robert J. Smith, a Ohio bridge designer and contractor, developed four truss systems. His Type 3 has diagonals crossed to form 'X's throughout its length and was used on the Wheeling Covered Bridge spanning 163 feet over the Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. The bridge was built in 1877 by William T. Washer.
Has declined in condition since this picture was taken. Visited again in October 2020. It was closed in 1978 when I worked a summer job in the area. Not sure how long before that that the last vehicle crossed it. The 42’ Kingpost Truss system bridge is just off an exit ramp on I-91, but is no longer visible from the highway due to foliage growth.
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Ithiel Town patented a lattice truss design in 1820. The lattice design fastened simple, diagonally set planks with treenails, or wooden pins, into crisscrossing truss system secured by top and bottom chords.
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The Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The bridge has a single span, wooden, double Burr arch trusses design. The bridge, which spans the Conestoga River, is 180 feet long and 15 feet wide, making it the longest single span covered bridge in the county. The bridge is open to all traffic and in good condition.
This bridge unlike most historic covered bridges in the county, is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge is approximately one mile southeast of Pennsylvania route 272 and is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of Pennsylvania Route 23 off Mondale Road on Hunsecker's Road, just west of the community of Hunsecker. The bridge divides the road on which it is upon into Hunsecker Road (East) in Upper Leacock Township and Hunsicker Road (West) in Manheim Township.
The original bridge was built in 1843 by John Russell at a cost of $1,988. It was and is a double Burr arch truss system. It has been swept away in flooding numerous times, most recently in 1972 after Hurricane Agnes. Waters lifted the original structure off its abutments and carried it downstream. In 1973, following destruction from the hurricane, it was rebuilt at a cost of $321,302.
Pyrmont Bridge stands at the entrance to Darling Harbour, regularly opening its central steel swingspan to allow leisure and commercial craft to pass into Cockle Bay.
This, the second Pyrmont Bridge, opened to traffic in 1902, using electric power from Ultimo Powerhouse at a time when Sydney's streets weren't yet lit by electricity.
The bridge was designed by Percy Allan of the NSW Government's Public Works Department after an international competition failed to find a winner. Percy designed 583 bridges during his career and the timber truss system used on Pyrmont Bridge became known worldwide as the 'Allan Truss'. Also working on the project was J.J. Bradfield, who later designed Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Gordon Edgell who went on to open Australia's first cannery at Bathurst.
With the introduction of container shipping, the southern end of Cockle Bay was no longer commercially viable and the area gradually fell into decline. Freight services were moved and the railway goods yards closed in 1984.
In the same year, the Darling Harbour Authority was formed and commissioned to redevelop the area as a leisure, entertainment and commercial venue, giving part of the harbour back to the people of Sydney.
The new Darling Harbour opened in 1988, with Pyrmont Bridge's swingspan restored to full working order and a new addition, the Monorail, running above.
The William H. Kessler House is a one-story residence with fully glazed curtain walls on the front and rear elevations and brick masonry side walls. The house, which is roughly square in plan, has a distinctive three-bay, folded-plate roof and a tall brick garden wall that screens the transparent façade from the street. Constructed in 1959, the Kessler home is a notable example of Modern residential architecture designed by William H. Kessler for himself and his family. The glass window walls are supported by a thin steel frame and the glazing is extended up into the gables producing a dramatic effect and enhancing the modern aesthetic. The folded-plate roof is comprised of 4” thick structural wood decking eliminating the need for an exposed truss system. The buff brick garden wall at the front of the house encloses a linear courtyard along the primary elevation. The northwest and southeast-facing side walls are clad with buff brick capped with a wood fascia set just below the roofline. The house’s main entrance is located in the center of the southeast elevation. A flat roof extends over the entry to a small rectangular storage shed clad with vertical wood boards. To the north of the storage shed is a two-vehicle carport with a flat roof that was designed by Kessler and added in 1964.
The William and Margot (Walbreaker) Kessler House is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria B and C at the state level as a notable example of the Modern Movement and for its association with architect William Kessler. The Kessler House was designed by Harvard-trained architect William H. Kessler for himself and his family in the early stages of his career, a few years after establishing an architectural practice with Philip J. Meathe and Harry Smith in 1955 (Meathe, Kessler & Associates). Built in 1959, the Kessler House possesses significance in the category of Architecture as an innovative residential design exhibiting the fundamental characteristics of the Modern Movement including its simple geometric form, use of large expanses of glass to bring nature and sunlight into the interior, and its open and free-flowing floor plan. The house is also distinctive for its folded-plate roof supported on a thin steel frame and the incorporation of a brick screen wall on the primary street-facing façade. Despite Kessler’s intention to live and work in Michigan for only a few years, he remained in the state for his entire career developing a successful private practice and contributing significantly to Michigan’s architectural legacy during the Modern and Post-Modern eras. Kessler was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1968 for his outstanding contributions to the profession and has been referred to as one of Detroit’s greatest modernists. During the second half of the twentieth century, Kessler designed many of Detroit’s most recognizable buildings and his work has received numerous awards and citations.
The Kessler House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 2013.
Long Meadow Bridge
Bloomington, Minnesota
Listed 05/28/2013
Reference Number: 13000324
The Long Meadow Bridge was constructed in 1920 using the Camelback through truss system, a variant of the Pratt truss system. It possesses significance under National Register of Historic Places Criterion Cat the state level in the area of Engineering. Built to span the wide overflow of the Minnesota River, the Long Meadow Bridge required the placement of five through trusses to meet this engineering challenge. When constructed, it was the longest steel highway bridge with concrete flooring in the state; today it remains as the state's longest Pratt through truss bridge, and is one of only five bridges using a Camelback through truss system considered historic. 4 The Long Meadow Bridge meets the registration requirements of the Multiple Property Documentation Form for the statewide context of Iron and Steel Bridges in Minnesota. Specifically, it is a bridge that exhibits exceptional engineering skill to meet unusual site conditions. The bridge's period of significance is 1920, the date it was completed.
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S115-E-05781 (13 Sept. 2006) --- Astronauts Daniel C. Burbank (left) and Steven G. MacLean, representing the Canadian Space Agency, participate in the second of three scheduled space walks for the Space Shuttle Atlantis and International Space Station crew members as construction resumes on the space station. The two STS-115 mission specialists are working at part of the integrated truss system. MacLean is flanked by two breadbox-sized equipment bags.
The William H. Kessler House is a one-story residence with fully glazed curtain walls on the front and rear elevations and brick masonry side walls. The house, which is roughly square in plan, has a distinctive three-bay, folded-plate roof and a tall brick garden wall that screens the transparent façade from the street. Constructed in 1959, the Kessler home is a notable example of Modern residential architecture designed by William H. Kessler for himself and his family. The glass window walls are supported by a thin steel frame and the glazing is extended up into the gables producing a dramatic effect and enhancing the modern aesthetic. The folded-plate roof is comprised of 4” thick structural wood decking eliminating the need for an exposed truss system. The buff brick garden wall at the front of the house encloses a linear courtyard along the primary elevation. The northwest and southeast-facing side walls are clad with buff brick capped with a wood fascia set just below the roofline. The house’s main entrance is located in the center of the southeast elevation. A flat roof extends over the entry to a small rectangular storage shed clad with vertical wood boards. To the north of the storage shed is a two-vehicle carport with a flat roof that was designed by Kessler and added in 1964.
The William and Margot (Walbreaker) Kessler House is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria B and C at the state level as a notable example of the Modern Movement and for its association with architect William Kessler. The Kessler House was designed by Harvard-trained architect William H. Kessler for himself and his family in the early stages of his career, a few years after establishing an architectural practice with Philip J. Meathe and Harry Smith in 1955 (Meathe, Kessler & Associates). Built in 1959, the Kessler House possesses significance in the category of Architecture as an innovative residential design exhibiting the fundamental characteristics of the Modern Movement including its simple geometric form, use of large expanses of glass to bring nature and sunlight into the interior, and its open and free-flowing floor plan. The house is also distinctive for its folded-plate roof supported on a thin steel frame and the incorporation of a brick screen wall on the primary street-facing façade. Despite Kessler’s intention to live and work in Michigan for only a few years, he remained in the state for his entire career developing a successful private practice and contributing significantly to Michigan’s architectural legacy during the Modern and Post-Modern eras. Kessler was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1968 for his outstanding contributions to the profession and has been referred to as one of Detroit’s greatest modernists. During the second half of the twentieth century, Kessler designed many of Detroit’s most recognizable buildings and his work has received numerous awards and citations.
The Kessler House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 2013.
Philadelphia, PA, est. 1682; pop. 1,567,442
• Italianate style design by John Myers Gries (1828-1862), for the then largest bank in Philadelphia • Gries also designed neighboring No. 421 • incorporated structural & environmental innovations including an iron truss system over the main banking area
• during the Americn Civil War architect Gries served as a Major in the Union Army • died from wounds received at the Battle of Seven Pines, Fair Oaks, VA
• housed Philadelphia Maritime Museum (now the Independence Seaport Museum) in 1965 • purchased by The American Philosophical Society, 1981 • renovated & renamed Benjamin Franklin Hall
The Union Covered Bridge, built in 1871, spans the Elk Fork of the Salt River on the Paris-to-Fayette road in Monroe County, Missouri. Joseph C. Elliot built the bridge, which is the only covered bridge left in Missouri representing the Burr-arch truss system. Theodore Burr, who created the Burr-arch design, built so many bridges using that design that he is called by many the father of American bridge building. The other remaining covered bridges in Missouri used the Howe-truss design. The timbers used in the Union Covered Bridge are fashioned from local oak and fastened together largely with treenails or trunnels, with a few bolts and nails added for strength. Hand-riven clapboard siding and wooden shingles enclosed the bridge. The bridge is 120 feet long, 17 1/2 feet wide and has an entrance 12 feet high - high enough to admit a wagonload of hay.
In 1968 a partial restoration was completed using materials from the Mexico Covered Bridge which was destroyed the year before by flood waters. In 1970 the Union bridge was closed after structural timbers were damaged by overweight trucks. A total restoration was completed in 1988. The bridge was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. In 2008, some siding was removed as an emergency measure when the bridge was threatened by severe flooding. Removal of the lowest siding allowed the stream to flow freely through the understructure of the bridge, thus sparing it the full force of the current. The bridge was saved, but the removed siding is still missing while funds for repair are sought.
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The William H. Kessler House is a one-story residence with fully glazed curtain walls on the front and rear elevations and brick masonry side walls. The house, which is roughly square in plan, has a distinctive three-bay, folded-plate roof and a tall brick garden wall that screens the transparent façade from the street. Constructed in 1959, the Kessler home is a notable example of Modern residential architecture designed by William H. Kessler for himself and his family. The glass window walls are supported by a thin steel frame and the glazing is extended up into the gables producing a dramatic effect and enhancing the modern aesthetic. The folded-plate roof is comprised of 4” thick structural wood decking eliminating the need for an exposed truss system. The buff brick garden wall at the front of the house encloses a linear courtyard along the primary elevation. The northwest and southeast-facing side walls are clad with buff brick capped with a wood fascia set just below the roofline. The house’s main entrance is located in the center of the southeast elevation. A flat roof extends over the entry to a small rectangular storage shed clad with vertical wood boards. To the north of the storage shed is a two-vehicle carport with a flat roof that was designed by Kessler and added in 1964.
The William and Margot (Walbreaker) Kessler House is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria B and C at the state level as a notable example of the Modern Movement and for its association with architect William Kessler. The Kessler House was designed by Harvard-trained architect William H. Kessler for himself and his family in the early stages of his career, a few years after establishing an architectural practice with Philip J. Meathe and Harry Smith in 1955 (Meathe, Kessler & Associates). Built in 1959, the Kessler House possesses significance in the category of Architecture as an innovative residential design exhibiting the fundamental characteristics of the Modern Movement including its simple geometric form, use of large expanses of glass to bring nature and sunlight into the interior, and its open and free-flowing floor plan. The house is also distinctive for its folded-plate roof supported on a thin steel frame and the incorporation of a brick screen wall on the primary street-facing façade. Despite Kessler’s intention to live and work in Michigan for only a few years, he remained in the state for his entire career developing a successful private practice and contributing significantly to Michigan’s architectural legacy during the Modern and Post-Modern eras. Kessler was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1968 for his outstanding contributions to the profession and has been referred to as one of Detroit’s greatest modernists. During the second half of the twentieth century, Kessler designed many of Detroit’s most recognizable buildings and his work has received numerous awards and citations.
The Kessler House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 2013.
The William H. Kessler House is a one-story residence with fully glazed curtain walls on the front and rear elevations and brick masonry side walls. The house, which is roughly square in plan, has a distinctive three-bay, folded-plate roof and a tall brick garden wall that screens the transparent façade from the street. Constructed in 1959, the Kessler home is a notable example of Modern residential architecture designed by William H. Kessler for himself and his family. The glass window walls are supported by a thin steel frame and the glazing is extended up into the gables producing a dramatic effect and enhancing the modern aesthetic. The folded-plate roof is comprised of 4” thick structural wood decking eliminating the need for an exposed truss system. The buff brick garden wall at the front of the house encloses a linear courtyard along the primary elevation. The northwest and southeast-facing side walls are clad with buff brick capped with a wood fascia set just below the roofline. The house’s main entrance is located in the center of the southeast elevation. A flat roof extends over the entry to a small rectangular storage shed clad with vertical wood boards. To the north of the storage shed is a two-vehicle carport with a flat roof that was designed by Kessler and added in 1964.
The William and Margot (Walbreaker) Kessler House is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria B and C at the state level as a notable example of the Modern Movement and for its association with architect William Kessler. The Kessler House was designed by Harvard-trained architect William H. Kessler for himself and his family in the early stages of his career, a few years after establishing an architectural practice with Philip J. Meathe and Harry Smith in 1955 (Meathe, Kessler & Associates). Built in 1959, the Kessler House possesses significance in the category of Architecture as an innovative residential design exhibiting the fundamental characteristics of the Modern Movement including its simple geometric form, use of large expanses of glass to bring nature and sunlight into the interior, and its open and free-flowing floor plan. The house is also distinctive for its folded-plate roof supported on a thin steel frame and the incorporation of a brick screen wall on the primary street-facing façade. Despite Kessler’s intention to live and work in Michigan for only a few years, he remained in the state for his entire career developing a successful private practice and contributing significantly to Michigan’s architectural legacy during the Modern and Post-Modern eras. Kessler was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1968 for his outstanding contributions to the profession and has been referred to as one of Detroit’s greatest modernists. During the second half of the twentieth century, Kessler designed many of Detroit’s most recognizable buildings and his work has received numerous awards and citations.
The Kessler House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 2013.
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A website dedicated to the preservation and restoration of all covered bridges still standing
A website dedicated to the preservation and restoration of all covered bridges still standing
The Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The bridge has a single span, wooden, double Burr arch trusses design. The bridge, which spans the Conestoga River, is 180 feet long and 15 feet wide, making it the longest single span covered bridge in the county. The bridge is open to all traffic and in good condition.
This bridge unlike most historic covered bridges in the county, is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge is approximately one mile southeast of Pennsylvania route 272 and is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of Pennsylvania Route 23 off Mondale Road on Hunsecker's Road, just west of the community of Hunsecker. The bridge divides the road on which it is upon into Hunsecker Road (East) in Upper Leacock Township and Hunsicker Road (West) in Manheim Township.
The original bridge was built in 1843 by John Russell at a cost of $1,988. It was and is a double Burr arch truss system. It has been swept away in flooding numerous times, most recently in 1972 after Hurricane Agnes. Waters lifted the original structure off its abutments and carried it downstream. In 1973, following destruction from the hurricane, it was rebuilt at a cost of $321,302.
A photo that carries the caption, "Ireland July 44 at the brewery" with no further details, but brings to mind some interesting hypothetical situations.
What can be determined is the US Army vehicle on the right is a Dodge WC-52 the number 314 followed by O probably indicates it belonging to the 314th Ordnance Depot Company.
The vehicle on the left is a Scammell Mechanical Horse carrying the vehicle plate FZ9004 indicating registration for Belfast. Several barrels can be seen on the left and some crates of (presumably) beer are visible through the door. Unfortunately there's little to identify the exact location, however the building employs the Belfast Truss system for its roof which can be seen at the top of the photo and reflected in the Scammell's window.
The William H. Kessler House is a one-story residence with fully glazed curtain walls on the front and rear elevations and brick masonry side walls. The house, which is roughly square in plan, has a distinctive three-bay, folded-plate roof and a tall brick garden wall that screens the transparent façade from the street. Constructed in 1959, the Kessler home is a notable example of Modern residential architecture designed by William H. Kessler for himself and his family. The glass window walls are supported by a thin steel frame and the glazing is extended up into the gables producing a dramatic effect and enhancing the modern aesthetic. The folded-plate roof is comprised of 4” thick structural wood decking eliminating the need for an exposed truss system. The buff brick garden wall at the front of the house encloses a linear courtyard along the primary elevation. The northwest and southeast-facing side walls are clad with buff brick capped with a wood fascia set just below the roofline. The house’s main entrance is located in the center of the southeast elevation. A flat roof extends over the entry to a small rectangular storage shed clad with vertical wood boards. To the north of the storage shed is a two-vehicle carport with a flat roof that was designed by Kessler and added in 1964.
The William and Margot (Walbreaker) Kessler House is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria B and C at the state level as a notable example of the Modern Movement and for its association with architect William Kessler. The Kessler House was designed by Harvard-trained architect William H. Kessler for himself and his family in the early stages of his career, a few years after establishing an architectural practice with Philip J. Meathe and Harry Smith in 1955 (Meathe, Kessler & Associates). Built in 1959, the Kessler House possesses significance in the category of Architecture as an innovative residential design exhibiting the fundamental characteristics of the Modern Movement including its simple geometric form, use of large expanses of glass to bring nature and sunlight into the interior, and its open and free-flowing floor plan. The house is also distinctive for its folded-plate roof supported on a thin steel frame and the incorporation of a brick screen wall on the primary street-facing façade. Despite Kessler’s intention to live and work in Michigan for only a few years, he remained in the state for his entire career developing a successful private practice and contributing significantly to Michigan’s architectural legacy during the Modern and Post-Modern eras. Kessler was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1968 for his outstanding contributions to the profession and has been referred to as one of Detroit’s greatest modernists. During the second half of the twentieth century, Kessler designed many of Detroit’s most recognizable buildings and his work has received numerous awards and citations.
The Kessler House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 2013.
The William H. Kessler House is a one-story residence with fully glazed curtain walls on the front and rear elevations and brick masonry side walls. The house, which is roughly square in plan, has a distinctive three-bay, folded-plate roof and a tall brick garden wall that screens the transparent façade from the street. Constructed in 1959, the Kessler home is a notable example of Modern residential architecture designed by William H. Kessler for himself and his family. The glass window walls are supported by a thin steel frame and the glazing is extended up into the gables producing a dramatic effect and enhancing the modern aesthetic. The folded-plate roof is comprised of 4” thick structural wood decking eliminating the need for an exposed truss system. The buff brick garden wall at the front of the house encloses a linear courtyard along the primary elevation. The northwest and southeast-facing side walls are clad with buff brick capped with a wood fascia set just below the roofline. The house’s main entrance is located in the center of the southeast elevation. A flat roof extends over the entry to a small rectangular storage shed clad with vertical wood boards. To the north of the storage shed is a two-vehicle carport with a flat roof that was designed by Kessler and added in 1964.
The William and Margot (Walbreaker) Kessler House is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria B and C at the state level as a notable example of the Modern Movement and for its association with architect William Kessler. The Kessler House was designed by Harvard-trained architect William H. Kessler for himself and his family in the early stages of his career, a few years after establishing an architectural practice with Philip J. Meathe and Harry Smith in 1955 (Meathe, Kessler & Associates). Built in 1959, the Kessler House possesses significance in the category of Architecture as an innovative residential design exhibiting the fundamental characteristics of the Modern Movement including its simple geometric form, use of large expanses of glass to bring nature and sunlight into the interior, and its open and free-flowing floor plan. The house is also distinctive for its folded-plate roof supported on a thin steel frame and the incorporation of a brick screen wall on the primary street-facing façade. Despite Kessler’s intention to live and work in Michigan for only a few years, he remained in the state for his entire career developing a successful private practice and contributing significantly to Michigan’s architectural legacy during the Modern and Post-Modern eras. Kessler was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1968 for his outstanding contributions to the profession and has been referred to as one of Detroit’s greatest modernists. During the second half of the twentieth century, Kessler designed many of Detroit’s most recognizable buildings and his work has received numerous awards and citations.
The Kessler House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 2013.
Dalton Bridge, Warner, NH over the Warner river.
History:
The structure was built by Joshua Sanborn. George Sawyer and Walter S. Davis built the abutments. Repairs were made to the bridge in 1871 at a cost of $134.81. In 1990, the state repaired the diagonal and the portal, and installed a new metal roof. There has been some debate as to the classification of the truss system. The Warner Historical Society in its 1974 publication, Warner N.H. 1880-1974, classified the bridge as a Haupt-type truss. the New Hampshire Department of Transportation indicates a classification of multiple Kingpost with an auxiliary Queenpost system. However, based on the National Register of Historic Places nomination form, it would appear to be classified as a Long truss with an auxiliary queenpost system. This is one of the oldest standing covered bridges in use today. It is also known as the Joppa Road Bridge. The bridge was rebuilt in 1963-1964. The rebuilding costs were shared by the town and the state. The Dalton Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
nrhp # 72000582- The Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge at Savage, Maryland is the sole surviving example of a revolutionary design in the history of American bridge engineering. The 160-foot (48.8 m) double-span truss bridge is one of the oldest standing iron railroad bridges in the United States. It was the first successful all-metal bridge design to be adopted and consistently used on a railroad.[1] The type was named for its inventor, Wendel Bollman, a self-educated Baltimore engineer.
The bridge was built for an unknown location on the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1852, and was moved to its present location, spanning the Little Patuxent River on the spur to the Savage Mill, in 1887. This spur line dates to around 1840 and originally crossed the river on a stone arch bridge; however, due to alterations to the mill in the 1880s and topographical restrictions, a replacement bridge was needed. The bridge remained in service until the mill closed in 1947; switching crews used additional cars in order to avoid crossing the bridge with locomotives, and thus there was never a need for a more substantial structure.
It was the first successful all-metal bridge design to be adopted and consistently used on a railroad. The design employs wrought iron tension members and cast iron compression members. It was an improvement over wooden structures, as the independent structural units lessened the possibility of structural failure. Patented on January 6, 1852,[3][4] the company built about a hundred of these bridges through 1873. Their durability and ease of assembly greatly facilitated expansion of American railroads in this period. Bollman's Wells Creek Bridge has also survived, but it employs a different type of truss system.
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This fancy truss system was setup in front of the Automatic Subconscious camp to do aerial silk performance (think: Cirque du Soleil)
The William H. Kessler House is a one-story residence with fully glazed curtain walls on the front and rear elevations and brick masonry side walls. The house, which is roughly square in plan, has a distinctive three-bay, folded-plate roof and a tall brick garden wall that screens the transparent façade from the street. Constructed in 1959, the Kessler home is a notable example of Modern residential architecture designed by William H. Kessler for himself and his family. The glass window walls are supported by a thin steel frame and the glazing is extended up into the gables producing a dramatic effect and enhancing the modern aesthetic. The folded-plate roof is comprised of 4” thick structural wood decking eliminating the need for an exposed truss system. The buff brick garden wall at the front of the house encloses a linear courtyard along the primary elevation. The northwest and southeast-facing side walls are clad with buff brick capped with a wood fascia set just below the roofline. The house’s main entrance is located in the center of the southeast elevation. A flat roof extends over the entry to a small rectangular storage shed clad with vertical wood boards. To the north of the storage shed is a two-vehicle carport with a flat roof that was designed by Kessler and added in 1964.
The William and Margot (Walbreaker) Kessler House is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria B and C at the state level as a notable example of the Modern Movement and for its association with architect William Kessler. The Kessler House was designed by Harvard-trained architect William H. Kessler for himself and his family in the early stages of his career, a few years after establishing an architectural practice with Philip J. Meathe and Harry Smith in 1955 (Meathe, Kessler & Associates). Built in 1959, the Kessler House possesses significance in the category of Architecture as an innovative residential design exhibiting the fundamental characteristics of the Modern Movement including its simple geometric form, use of large expanses of glass to bring nature and sunlight into the interior, and its open and free-flowing floor plan. The house is also distinctive for its folded-plate roof supported on a thin steel frame and the incorporation of a brick screen wall on the primary street-facing façade. Despite Kessler’s intention to live and work in Michigan for only a few years, he remained in the state for his entire career developing a successful private practice and contributing significantly to Michigan’s architectural legacy during the Modern and Post-Modern eras. Kessler was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1968 for his outstanding contributions to the profession and has been referred to as one of Detroit’s greatest modernists. During the second half of the twentieth century, Kessler designed many of Detroit’s most recognizable buildings and his work has received numerous awards and citations.
The Kessler House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 2013.
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Wright / Cerl Covered Bridge
Wright Covered Bridge was built using the Kingpost design, the year of construction and the builder is unknown. The bridge is 26 feet long and 13 feet 4 inches wide and crosses the North Branch, Pigeon Creek. The structure is owned and maintained by the county and open to vehicular traffic.
The Wright Bridge has a tin covered gable roof with vertical plank siding that is painted barn red inside and out. The deck abutments, wingwalls, and timber supports resting in the stream are also typical of other Washington County covered bridges. It is located just a few miles west of Kammerer exit off of Interstate 70. This is the most easily visible of all the covered bridges in Washington County. With the exception of two, all of the Kingposts in the truss system are sawed, indicating that the timbers from a previous bridge were used. While the original date of construction of the Wright is estimated between 1875 and 1899, it was restored in 1999.
nrhp # 72000582- The Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge at Savage, Maryland is the sole surviving example of a revolutionary design in the history of American bridge engineering. The 160-foot (48.8 m) double-span truss bridge is one of the oldest standing iron railroad bridges in the United States. It was the first successful all-metal bridge design to be adopted and consistently used on a railroad.[1] The type was named for its inventor, Wendel Bollman, a self-educated Baltimore engineer.
The bridge was built for an unknown location on the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1852, and was moved to its present location, spanning the Little Patuxent River on the spur to the Savage Mill, in 1887. This spur line dates to around 1840 and originally crossed the river on a stone arch bridge; however, due to alterations to the mill in the 1880s and topographical restrictions, a replacement bridge was needed. The bridge remained in service until the mill closed in 1947; switching crews used additional cars in order to avoid crossing the bridge with locomotives, and thus there was never a need for a more substantial structure.
It was the first successful all-metal bridge design to be adopted and consistently used on a railroad. The design employs wrought iron tension members and cast iron compression members. It was an improvement over wooden structures, as the independent structural units lessened the possibility of structural failure. Patented on January 6, 1852,[3][4] the company built about a hundred of these bridges through 1873. Their durability and ease of assembly greatly facilitated expansion of American railroads in this period. Bollman's Wells Creek Bridge has also survived, but it employs a different type of truss system.
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