West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Connecticut, USA Sep 29, 2024

West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Connecticut, USA

Covered bridges like West Cornwall Covered Bridge, pictured in today"s image, were designed with roofs and siding to protect their wooden structures from weathering, greatly increasing their durability. While many were built in the 19th century, few have survived to the present day, and the ones that have are often preserved for their historical and visual significance.

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