After photographing the three bridges in Newport and making a detour to take photographs of the Blow-Me-Down Mill in Cornish, I headed to Langdon, NH for the last two bridges of the project. Rather than take the highway south in Vermont, I took state routes along the Connecticut River to enjoy the scenery.
The McDermott Bridge is pretty old, having been built in 1869. There had been three open bridges at this site built in 1790, 1814, and 1840. Those bridges tended not to last very long because they relied on posts sunk into the wet ground.
The bridge was built by Albert S. Granger. He used a design his father had patented based on a modification of an existing bridge style. The father, Sandford Granger was a multi-talented man. In addition to designing and building bridges, he also ran a sawmill in what is now Fall Mountain State Forest.
That drive following the Connecticut River is so beautiful. It’s one of my favorite drives.
It is such a nice area. I really enjoy it.
I love these old bridges, their history and I imagine the stories they could tell. Anazing photos! I enjoy the look of weathered wood, for some reason. Thank you😊
Thank you. Weathered wood is just beautiful.
Yes!😊👍
These are great pictures. There’s still some colour on the trees. Love the b&w shot!
Thank you. The trees here are pretty bare now. Yes, I really enjoy the BW image also.
Beautiful captures! These historical bridges bring a smile to my face!
Happy Weekend!
Thank you Nanacy. Happy weekend.
All that beautiful color comes and goes quickly doesn’t it? You managed to capture these bridges in the best light during a spectacular time of year it seems. I hope you’re enjoying a restful weekend Chris!
Thank you, Sandra. The fall colors fade way too quickly.
I have got to visit the northeastern US. Maybe that’s an idea for next year’s autumn road trip.
Let me know if you come this way!
Will do!
Lovely place.
Thank you. It is a special spot.
He bridge whispers again!!!