Double Barrel Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is one of only six "double barreled" covered bridges remaining in the US. It was built across Seven Mile Creek on the old Camden road in 1829-30 by Orlistus Roberts and J.L. Campbell. It has three parallel burr arches (left, right and center) built of native oak and poplar with a clear span of 75 feet.
The bridge was burned by arsonists in 1986, then refurbished and moved to its current location on the south edge of Eaton, OH. The exterior siding is redwood which, I suspect, is not similar to the original.

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asajernigan (12055) 2008-06-21 17:59

Greg,
I have not seen one of the "double barreled" covered bridges before. The architecture here is very good and you have captured it well. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. The angle of the shot creates nice depth and direction.
TFS,
Asa

gunbud (25481) 2008-06-21 19:09

Hi Greg,
Beautiful capture of this unique covered bridge design. Wonderfully sharp details and clear crisp color to this striking diagonal view of the bridge.
Even back in the days of horse drawn vehicle there must have been some serious accidents on the one lane designed bridges. In eastern New York there are two covered bridges I know of that have enscribed on the entrance 25 dollar fine for driving faster than a walk which was a small fortune in the 19th century.
Regards, Tom

fserajian (4309) 2008-09-15 10:42 [Comment]

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clic (3932) 2009-04-23 6:47

Hello Greg
Very interesting document, my friend!
First time such an elaborate construction (for the period) is brought to my attention; all those I visited had a single lane.
You chose the ideal POV for an appealing perspective.
Take care.
Robert