Quote Originally Posted by BobC View Post
Yes, we were. The Schofield Bridge is an interesting one, originally built in 1873 for local farmers. It was set on fire by vandals (never caught) in 1991. In 1997 after an all community effort it was rebuilt with private funds, and craftsmen that still knew traditional building techniques oversaw the rebuilding. Huge beams were custom cut and held together at joints using big wooden pegs. Small cars such as the rangers are allowed to cross, and it needs some care but is still very sound. There arn’t many left, and this one is a nice example. It resides in Tyler Park, my home water.
Bob
I lived most of my life in close proximity to that bridge Bob, so i am familiar with the history of it.
The hemlock lumber used to rebuild it came mostly from the property owned by my late brother and me in the mountains of N C PA.