Vivid colour photographs of covered bridges in 20 Pennsylvania counties document their beauty, diversity, and structural engineering. Once dubbed "kissing bridges" because they offered a discreet place for couples to enjoy a smooch, Pennsylvania's iconic covered bridges have dwindled in number over the decades, but many are now being faithfully restored with funding. Michael Gadomski's vivid colour photographs of 80 bridges in 20 counties offer a tour of these authentic architectural beauties, some of which are over 100 years old and were engineering marvels in their time. Capturing the bridges from different angles and in all seasons, each striking photograph is accompanied by the bridge's name and the county where it is located. Perfect for everyone interested in covered bridges, history, and rural Americana. AUTHOR: Michael P. Gadomski is a third-generation Pennsylvania native. His photography has been published worldwide in nine coffee-table books, as well as calendars, interpretive displays, and magazines. SELLING POINTS: . Vivid colour photographs of 80 historic covered bridges in 20 Pennsylvania counties document their beauty and diversity . Perfect both for lifetime Pennsylvanians and tourists looking to remember their trip . An important Pennsylvania tourist attraction, the striking historic bridges are captured in all seasons 81 colour images

Book Information
ISBN 9780764366048
Author Michael P Gadomski
Format Hardback
Page Count 96
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd