Oregon's Covered Bridges

by Bill Cockrell

Book Overview

Rugged individuals armed with hand tools, sweat, and ambition began building covered bridges in Oregon during the mid-1850s. These bridge builders often camped out at remote sites, living off the land or contracting with local farmers for food. Early owners of covered bridges financed construction by charging tolls--3[ for a sheep, 5[ for a horse and rider, and 10[ for a team of horses and wagon. In the early 20th century, the state provided standard...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738558184
• ISBN13: 9780738558189
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"