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 bridge and truss designs to each county; and most of the resulting structures incorporated the Howe truss. With the abundance of Douglas fir and the shortage of steel during the world wars; the construction of wooden covered bridges continued well into the 1950s; mainly in the Willamette Valley. During the 1920s; Oregon boasted more than 350 covered bridges.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Middletown PictorialBy Ann FahlI purchased this book because of my interest in genealogy. A picture of one of my ancestors was included in the book. There was quite a bit of information about the founding of this area of PA. If you are interested in Middletown or its history. you will find this book interesting because it is loaded with photos. The authors did a good job of tracking down old drawings and photos of places that still exist and those that are long gone.Arcadia publishing does a good job with this series "Images of America."0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. HometownBy HarmonycwI bought this book for my father and one for myself. I grow up in Middletown and my great uncle was the first black mayor as well as my grandfather was the first black chief of police. I know most of the streets and some of the pictures. the structor still stands today. This is a very good book. I would suggested it to any History teacher or just anyone who loves to know about small towns in Pennsylvania.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If You Have That Genealogical Connection...By John ZI bought this book because my great grandparents lived in the community and I was hoping their picture might be in it. The author mentions a butcher shop in a photo caption. Was it theirs? I dont know. No pictures though. Love the series and some great old pictures showing the changes in the borough. If you have some interest in the early days of the Middletown. great resource to have.
