According to town records, a crude open timber bridge was built at this site in 1791 but was replaced by a new bridge in 1820 built by Wentworth Lord at a cost of $133. The builders used sound lumber from the old bridge and was rebuilt again in 1832. In 1849, John Brown built a new covered bridge at the same location for $234. Most sources credit the construction of the current bridge, built during the 1870s, to Jacob Berry. The restoration of Whittier Bridge began in November 1982 by Milton Graton and Sons and was completed in August 1983 at a cost of $85,000. The sides of the Whittier Bridge were originally closed with the exception of tiny windows but were re-opened as part of the restoration. The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic on March 15, 1989. The Whittier Bridge, located in Carroll County, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Rte. 125 over the Bearcamp Rvr, Ossipee New Hampshire
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06/09 Coming to The Ossipee 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.
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.”
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
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