Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
This podcast is the companion to Covered Bridges of New Hampshire by Kim Varney Chandler, the most comprehensive history of New Hampshire’s covered bridges in print.
New Hampshire is home to more than 60 authentic covered bridges, 46 of them over a century old. They remain today because a dedicated community recognized their significance and chose to preserve them.
On this podcast, Kim speaks with the people connected to these bridges in a variety of ways—engineers, historians, preservationists, town officials, authors, photographers, and community advocates. Together, they explore preservation efforts, restoration projects, community identity, tourism, threats, stewardship, and the evolving role these structures play across the Granite State.
Whether you are deeply familiar with covered bridges or simply curious about the stories they carry, this podcast offers thoughtful discussion on all things related to covered bridges in New Hampshire.
Recipient of the 2023 Second Place Award for Best Audio Podcast from the New Hampshire Press Association.
Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
The Bridgewright Timothy Palmer with Bob Watts
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Kim talks with Bob Watts, co-vice president of the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges. Bob explores the career and innovations of early bridge builder Timothy Palmer, his groundbreaking river crossings, and his role in establishing the covered timber truss tradition in the United States.
Links from the conversation
National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges
Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
