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Downstream From The Historic Hillsgrove Covered Bridge Art Print
by Gene Walls
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Downstream From The Historic Hillsgrove Covered Bridge art print by Gene Walls. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The Hillsgrove Covered Bridge crosses Loyalsock Creek on Covered Bridge Road (off of Splash Dam Road) along PA Route 87, 26 miles north of... more
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Artist's Description
The Hillsgrove Covered Bridge crosses Loyalsock Creek on Covered Bridge Road (off of Splash Dam Road) along PA Route 87, 26 miles north of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, USA. This site is about five miles south of Forksvill, PA, and can be seen while driving by on RT-87. It is Sullivan County's longest covered span, with a total length of 171 feet. This bridge was originally built in 1850 using the "Burr Arch" design. The Hillsgrove Covered Bridge was the very first Pennsylvania covered bridge that was ever officially listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. That proclamation was issued on July 2, 1973.
This bridge had been badly damage by two terrible tropical storms named Irene and Lee, last year in late September. The span had to be closed because it was no longer safe to use. The Sullivan County Commissioners quickly hired a highly experienced architectural firm, LDG, and a dedicated construction company to repair this severely damaged structure. The restoratio...
About Gene Walls
I was born in the wild hills of West Virginia, raised in western Maryland and currently live in north central Pennsylvania, USA. My higher education includes Theological Studies, Electronics Engineering, Audio Engineering and Visual Arts. I taught a Media course at Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn State Affiliate). Photography has been an integral part of my life since the mid 1960's. Capturing the beauty and complexity of nature is my main interest, from macro close-ups to wide vistas views ...and everything in between. Natural waterfalls are the most frequent photographic subjects found at the business end of my lens. Historic Covered Bridges and farmland scenes are also very close to my heart, but any visually interesting...
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Richard Thomas
Beautiful countryside into which this bridge fits very well. Nice pov from just below the parallel weir, Gene! F&V#13
Gene Walls replied:
Thanks a lot, Richard! These historic covered bridges are among the oldest structures found in our area. We hold them in very high regard and take great care to keep them looking just as they did when they were built. Kindest wishes, Gene
Pekka Jarventaus
Great stuff! v
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you most kindly Pekka! Best wishes, Gene
Sipo Liimatainen
Great shot, Gene! v.
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very much, Sipo! Kindest regards, Gene
K Hines
Lovely
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very much, K! Wonderful wishes, Gene
Pamela Meredith
I liked this
Gene Walls replied:
Thanks a lot, Pamela! Warmest wishes, Gene
Michelle Meenawong
ooh superb v/f
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you most kindly, Michelle! Wonderful wishes, Gene
Mary Beth Landis
Gene, Outstanding! Learned from your description, Thanks :) L Mary Beth Landis
Gene Walls replied:
Thank you very much, Mary Beth! I'm so pleased that you found my writeup informative. Kindest wishes, Gene (a Cumberland, MD guy)