The Blacksmith Shop Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic and practically in the woods, but it’s one of my favorites. Many people liked the bridge with the picnic table that I showed on Sunday, but the secluded nature and rustic charm of this bridge make it my pick for a picnic. Just bring a blanket, your lunch, and perhaps a bottle of wine.
Cornish, NH is home to four covered bridges. All four were built by one person, James Tasker, and one is the longest bridge in the United States.
It was built in 1881 by James Tasker at a cost of $873. Tasker was a prolific bridge builder and is known to have built at least eleven bridges in this area.
It was given the name because it was located close to a local blacksmith shop. Interestingly the bridge was only used by one family.
I particularly like the first photo with the bridge surrounded by trees.
Thank you, Liz. I do also.
You’re welcome, Chris.
Beautiful images. I enjoy your details on the bridge and its history. Great post. Thank you 😊
Thank you so much. 😊
Pleasure😊
Interesting backstory on this bridge. Good idea for a picnic spot, especially in these troubled times.
Yes, it would be easy to social distance. Thank you.
Is it possible, in time, this bridge will become completely hidden by the brush? 👁👁🍃
Possibly. There is a sign on the road to mark it, so I think there will continue to be a path to it.
Woodsy for sure…love the feeling you created here Chris ~ smiles Hedy ☺️☀️
Thank you, Hedy. I really liked the bridges on this trip.
He made it specifically for the blacksmith family? I think this might be my most favorite bridge.
I guess so. I wish I had more time to explore the road beyond it. It’s a beautiful bridge.
now that is a great little gem.. my concern would be the mosquito we have so many of those around here, I’m being woossseyyyy…. long pants long sleeves…
It is a gem. I didn’t see any mosquitoes when I was there. Maybe I got lucky.
I can see why it’s a favorite too! Nice!!!
Thank you, Teri.
What an interesting place to visit. I could spend a few hours at a place like that just taking photos and sketching. Great post.
Yes. I would have spent more time there but as usual had more locations to shoot and this was the first one of the day.
A hidden gem! Is it safe for pedestrian’s to cross? How interesting that it was used by only one family! That first shot is especially striking. Nice work Chris! I hope you’re doing well!
I crossed it and it seems safe enough. I wonder if the sign and chain is for ATVs and snowmobiles which are popular here. I wish I had time to explore the trail behind it. Have a great day.
Maybe next time. That’s a great spot! I hope it was a good day!
It was all good here. I hope you had a good day too, Sandra. Take care.
Serenity and greenery…couldn’t ask for more! 😍 Thank you, Chris. Such a lovely spot!
Thank you, Arati. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I hope you had a good day. 😊
That first photo grabbed my attention. Then you said a bottle of wine!
Perfect picnic place for sure. Now… please take your wife here. She would love it… I just know it.
Thank you for taking us to your favorite bridge. 😊
Have a wonderful evening, Chris.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Nancy. Have a great rest of your day.
such a peaceful and stunning place! I love that only one family used it!a picnic there would be amazing!
I can’t help but wonder if there is a bridge more beautiful than this. I still have the ones in the White Mountains but this one is amazing.
so true, it is so beautiful and gives a lovely sense of peace!
looks out of use, good you’ve found it, a hidden gem in the greenery…
Thank you, Alex. Yes, it’s just for pedestrians now. There is a sign on the road nearby to help people find it. Have a good day. 😊
So pretty images.. Keep giving Chris 🌼🌼🌼🌼
Thank you, Sohair.
Really stunning shots…i love it..especially the first one, it has a lot of character. And i love old, rustic things too maybe that’s why…i adore old architectural places…or simply anythings hold through a story to tell…
Thank you, Michelle. I really liked the first shot also. I rememberer walking along the path to the bridge and taking the shot. I was thinking that with all the brush and distance, it may be a throw away shot, but its my favorite of the bunch. Yes, old architectural places are wonderful. I’m likewise drwn to them. Have a great day.
I am an old soul lol..😀
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I adore old covered bridges. Thanks for sharing these great shots.
My pleasure. Thank you.
This is indeed the perfect bridge and location for a nice picnic! All that green around – very idyllic!
I really like that bridge and want to go explore the trail behind it.
It’s sure to be an adventure all on its own!