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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Covered Bridges

I was looking through old pictures of my kids and found these.   Did you ever see the movie  "The Bridges of Madison County"?   Well, here are two of those covered bridges.    


 Holliwell Bridge, built 1880.


Imes Bridge, built 1870.


6 of the original 19 bridges remain.  These are near  Winterset, Iowa, the tiny town where John Wayne was born.  (Or, for  you quilters out there, the town where Fons and Porter have their store.)  

PS-  Update- I found this site online that maps all the authentic covered bridges in the USA and Canada.  Take a look!


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20 comments:

  1. ★Carol★March 29, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Wonderful shots! Every year we go to the Covered Bridge Festival in Indiana. There are about 30 bridges to see, and a big festival in 3 towns. Lots of fun!
    Happy REDnesday!
    Carol

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  2. AnnMarch 29, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Love this covered bridge. The red roof just makes it more spectacular.
    Ann

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  3. koraleeMarch 29, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I adore covered bridges...we do not have many up here. Such darling images my friend..Hugs. xo

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  4. SueMarch 29, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I Love covered bridges, thank you for sharing these and the info.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  5. Sandi (Meme)March 29, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    We made a little side trip to make sure we got to see these two also, several years ago. I was tickled to think that Meryl and Clint were actually standing at the same spot I did! My DH thought it was a bit nutty, but oh well! Thanks for sharing and bringing back a few memories! Sandi

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  6. DawnMarch 29, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Ahhh...one of my most favorite of all movies! Love the covered bridges....they always seem to hold a story or 2:)

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  7. EmilyMarch 29, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    How pretty. I've never seen a covered bridge in "real life". They are so cool.

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  8. betty-NZMarch 30, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Awesome photos! I recall a few of those bridges in NE Georgia many years ago. Always a treat to see.

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  9. baukjeMarch 30, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Wonderful photos. I saw the movie years ago, so SUPERromantic, with SUPER stars. I never thought that thoses bridges were real and that there are more covered bridges. Thanks

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  10. diane bMarch 30, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    I read a book about one of these. It is amazing that some are still standing. Good photos to keep.

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  11. Julie Kwiatkowski SchulerMarch 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Very pretty. We have covered bridges in Pennsylvania but they don't get much press.

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  12. Rocky Mountain HomemakerMarch 30, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful photos. What a treat to see. We don't have covered bridges in Montana! Have a great day....Denise

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  13. PondsideMarch 30, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Our covered bridges are all in New Brunswick. We took a trip one summer just to see them all - fun!
    I remember that move - it was a winner - one of those that could be watched over and over.

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  14. Brenda PruittMarch 30, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I surely did see that romantic movie! I adore covered bridges too.
    Brenda

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  15. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Hi, Michael! Hee-hee! I figured it was your husband. :)

    Covered bridges are so cool! ♥

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  16. Kranky GrannyMarch 30, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Thanks for stopping back by. I had tried to find Michael's bridge with no success. So glad to find you. I love your covered bridges. We have one very similiar about 50 miles from here.

    You have a delightful blog. I'm glad I found you.

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  17. JennyMarch 30, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Oh I adore covered bridges! Thre used to be a wonderful one by our house in Ohio!

    If you're home right now can you e-mail me your mailing address ASAP!

    jennymatlock at cox dot net

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  18. AngelaMarch 30, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I love the pictures..I would love to get those enlarged and framed on the walls of my home..of course I would have to take the pic without your children,,we barely know each other,,LOL

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  19. A Gardner's CottageMarch 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Love the covered bridges! and how sweet to have you kids in the pics!
    Hope your having a wonderful day.

    Nancy

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  20. no spring chickenMarch 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I've heard of people taking a driving tour of covered bridges and think that sounds like a worthwhile trip if only for the photo ops!

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