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Blow-Me-Down Bridge is located south of New Hampshire Route 12A, one and one-half miles southwest of Plainfield Village on Mill Road in "Squag City" in Cornish. The bridge spans a deep gorge on the Blow-Me-Down Brook. A cross beam set at a height of 7'0" has been installed at each entrance to block high vehicle traffic. The bridge is posted for six tons. The bridge was build by James Tasker, who is known to have built at least eleven bridges in the area. The structure was repaired by Milton Graton and his son Arnold in 1980. The restoration was made possible with the aid from a federal Historic Preservation Fund matching grant from the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior through the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources, the Town of Cornish, the Cornish Historical Society, and private contributions. The Blow-Me-Down Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of three other nearby covered bridges -- . The bridge spans a deep gorge on the Blow-Me-Down Brook. A cross beam set at a height of 7'0" has been installed at each entrance to block high vehicle traffic. The bridge is posted for six tons. The bridge was build by James Tasker, who is known to have built at least eleven bridges in the area. The structure was repaired by Milton Graton and his son Arnold in 1980. The restoration was made possible with the aid from a federal Historic Preservation Fund matching grant from the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior through the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources, the Town of Cornish, the Cornish Historical Society, and private contributions. The Blow-Me-Down Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of three other nearby covered bridges -- [blacksmthsb], [cornishwinb], and [dingletonhb]. CODE left
Blow-Me-Down Bridge is located south of New Hampshire Route 12A, one and one-half miles southwest of [plainfie] Village on Mill Road in "Squag City" in [cornish]. The bridge spans a deep gorge on the Blow-Me-Down Brook. A cross beam set at a height of 7'0" has been installed at each entrance to block high vehicle traffic. The bridge is posted for six tons. The bridge was build by James Tasker, who is known to have built at least eleven bridges in the area. The structure was repaired by Milton Graton and his son Arnold in 1980. The restoration was made possible with the aid from a federal Historic Preservation Fund matching grant from the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior through the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources, the Town of Cornish, the Cornish Historical Society, and private contributions. The Blow-Me-Down Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of three other nearby covered bridges -- [blacksmthsb], [cornishwinb], and [dingletonhb].
Location:
Mill Road, Cornish New Hampshire 03860
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06/09 Coming to The Cornish area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
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