The Historic Cataract Covered Bridge
Uploaded: October 31, 2012
5-image HDR f/22, ISO 100, Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 24mm.
The covered bridge at Cataract Falls (Cloverdale,IN) originally constructed in 1876 to span Mill Creek, was removed from its resting spot across the creek a couple of years ago. This fragile, 140-foot historic treasure needed some major restoration, due to years of rot and termite damage. In addition, there was work to do around the bridge; restoring the abutments, wing walls and approach embankments and placing rip-rap on the slopes. The Department of Natural Resources played a significant role in the historical preservation and restoration of the Cataract Covered Bridge. In spring 2005, DNR staff were able to list the Cataract Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places. Do you remember the famous Anheuser-Busch beer commercial with the Clydesdale horses pulling a wagon through the bridge? It was THIS bridge! (http://www.in.gov/dnr/public/septoct05/story1.htm)
Leslie McLain November 01, 2012
Beautiful capture, Rona. #1495741Colette M. Metcalf November 01, 2012
Beautiful!!! #10398855Lindley Johnson November 01, 2012
Love the history you shared with us! The composition, color, and light are all wonderful, Rona. #10399033Reynaldo D. Reyes November 01, 2012
Your gallery is looking so fantastic Rona with all these places and views. This Cataract bridge view looks so refreshingly beautiful and you've chosen a perfect day witb wondrous light. So great to have the restoration done here and so worth it. #10399096Carol L. Fowler November 01, 2012
Beautiful covered bridge- and the history is fascinating. (I am toasting an AB beer to you! LOL) #10399606Terry Cervi November 01, 2012
What beautiful, brilliant colors and composition, Rona!! Gorgeous work! #10400157Ellen Hodges November 04, 2012
Absolutely gorgeous in every way!! Love the bg info, too, Rona!!! #10404377Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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