Giddy up, IchabodCornish-Winsor bridge, Cornish, NH

Covered bridge sketch by Chandler O'Leary

I have a thing for covered bridges—and thankfully, many other people do, too. That means the communities that possess these relics work hard to preserve them, and I’m grateful that there are still covered bridges for me to sketch. And each one is so wonderfully sketch-able, because they’re all so different.

The Cornish-Winsor Bridge, which straddles the New Hampshire-Vermont border, is one of my all-time favorites. And not just because of the two-dolla fine notice, either (though if any Sleepy Hollow ghouls chase me I’m stayin’ on my hoss). For me, the best part is how absurdly long the span is.

Have you ever crossed a covered bridge? Which one is your favorite?

Covered bridge sketch by Chandler O'Leary

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Comments (5)

  1. TreeRooster

    Lovely work! I would comment on every one of your pictures if possible–please keep them coming! A bunch of other people like them too, at metafilter. Oh, and my favorite covered bridge today is in Everett, near the Cuyahoga.

  2. bobbalouie

    Love your site and your sketches! My favorite covered bridge is Oakalla Bridge in Putnam County, Indiana (near Greencastle, location of DePauw University my alma mater). Not only is the bridge cool, there’s a sandy beach underneath it where you can hang ot and have a few beers and go for a swim. Beautiful rural setting. If you’re ever near there I highly recommend it!

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