Love from Humpback Bridge
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
Love from Humpback Bridge
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Sharing the message of LOVE from Humpback Bridge…
Located in the Alleghany Highlands, Humpback Bridge was built in 1857, making it the oldest covered bridge in Virginia. This single-span covered bridge is 100 feet long. It is called a “Humpback” because it is four feet higher in the center than it is at either end. The bridge was in use until 1929 when it was replaced with a modern truss bridge and abandoned. At one point, a local farmer even used it to store hay. Finally, in the 1950s, funds were raised to restore and move the bridge to this wayside park, it has become a popular swimming hole for the locals.
The LOVEworks sign is part of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism campaign and is constructed out of materials that represent the Virginia Alleghany Highlands area. The “L” was created with historic bricks for the area. The “O” is a gear from a retired paper machine from the local paper plant, MeadWestvaco. The “V” is a natural feature, representing the beauty of the area. The “E” was created from railroad ties to represent the community’s rich railroad history.
Copyright 2020 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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June 1st, 2020
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