Glen Hope Covered Bridge
by Michael Porchik
Title
Glen Hope Covered Bridge
Artist
Michael Porchik
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Glen Hope bridge is located on Township Route 344, just south of Elk Mills, in Elk Township. The structure was built in 1889 by Menander Wood and George E. Jones utilizing the Burr Truss. The bridge 65 feet long and 16 feet wide it crosses Elk Creek. Glen Hope is owned and maintained by Chester County. This structure was destroyed by fire in 1987 but has since been reconstructed. The bridge is in good condition and open to traffic.
Information provided by www.pacoveredbridges.com
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September 29th, 2013
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Comments (15)
Laurie Search
Such beautiful light and shadows, Michael!!!! Gorgeous scenery, so wonderfully captured!!! :)))fv
Michael Porchik
Thank you Lianne. Yes this is a great place to live for Photography. I hope to get a buggy on a bridge some day.
Lianne Schneider
You are so lucky to live where you have such a lovely piece of history nearby. You have walked me back in time and I keep waiting for a buggy to appear at any second. And you've caught the light and the loveliness of the place so perfectly. F/V
Renee Chastant
I love this image, Michael. It has so much depth and texture, and the light and shadow contrasts are very appealing! [and thanks for your kind comment on my watercolor bobcat sale] v/f
Kaye Menner
Nice perspective of this beautiful covered bridge, Michael. (Thanks for your congrats on my recent sale)