Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
This podcast is a companion to the publication, Covered Bridges of New Hampshire, by Kim Varney Chandler; an engaging book that provides in-depth historical narratives of the state’s historic covered bridges. There are over 60 authentic covered bridges in New Hampshire; 46 of which are over a century old. These bridges exist today solely because of the efforts of a small but powerful community that both recognized their significance and honored their tradition. Join Kim as she interviews folks of this community that she met along her journey. Whether you’re a covered bridge expert, or, know very little about covered bridges, this podcast is for you!
Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
The Master Bridgewright Arnold M. Graton
Kim talks with master bridgewright Arnold M. Graton of Holderness about his long career preserving and restoring historic structures, most notably, covered bridges. Arnold shares his experiences utilizing nineteenth-century construction to both restore, and build, new covered bridges, not only in New Hampshire but across the country. This is a rare interview with a true master whose impact on the New Hampshire covered bridge community is without precedence.
Links from the conversation
Arnold M. Graton Associates
Full Project List
Yankee Magazine Article - The Man Who Saves Covered Bridges
The Day - Mayflower II Restoration Continues
Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Photos of the Corbin Bridge
Photos of the Durgin Bridge
Photos of the Bump Bridge
Photos of the Turkey Jim Bridge
