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Stone Iron Furnace – Franconia, New Hampshire

June 1, 2020 Joseph Candora Architecture, Bridges, Historic Markers, Historic Sites, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Rivers, United States

Iron ore was discovered in this area in 1805, the Stone Iron Furnace seen here was one of two iron smelters and the only one still standing. It was known as the “lower works.” The smelter was in operation from 1807 to the 1880s. This smelter in Franconia was built here because of the availability of water power and the proximity to the mines in nearby Sugar Hill. The smelter made pig iron (used by blacksmiths) and also the famed Franconia Stove. The furnace itself is on private property and must be viewed from the opposite side of the river.

New video by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos

New photo by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos

Also on site is the Delage Bridge built in 1889. The Lenticular-Truss Bridge was the transitional type between wooden and iron bridges.

Bath Covered Bridge – Bath, New Hampshire

June 1, 2020 Joseph Candora Architecture, Bridges, Covered Bridges, Historic Sites, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Rivers, United States

The Bath Covered Bridge in Bath, New Hampshire was built in 1832 and spans the Ammonoosuc River. It can be located on US Route 302 and is the fifth bridge to stand on this site the first one being erected in 1794. The first four bridges were destroyed by floods and fire leading to the construction of the current bridge.

Merrymeeting Marsh Wildlife Management Area – Alton and New Durham, New Hampshire

June 1, 2020 Joseph Candora Canoeing, Lake/Pond, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Rivers, United States, Wildlife

Merrymeeting Marsh Wildlife Management Area in New Durham, New Hampshire can be easily accessed from NH Route 11 in New Durham. This 722 acre wetland was formed by the construction of two dams one in New Durham and one in Alton, New Hampshire. Merrymeeting River and Coffin Brook provide the water for the marshland. The marsh has a warm water fishery, many birds as well as moose, black bear, deer, beaver and other mammals. There is a parking area with a boat launch for canoes and kayaks.

Bath, New Hampshire Historic Marker

May 31, 2020 Joseph Candora Historic Markers, Historic Sites, New England, New Hampshire, North America, United States

This historic marker alongside US Route 302 in Bath has a hidden historic site next to it. When you stop and read the marker be sure to look to the right of it and look for a small trail called Mercy’s Path. A short walk brings you to Mercy Harriman’s original garden spot which is still maintained by Bath Historical Society.

Haverhill – Bath Covered Bridge (Woodsville, New Hampshire)

May 31, 2020 Joseph Candora Architecture, Bridges, Covered Bridges, Historic Markers, Historic Sites, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Rivers, United States

The Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge in Woodsville was built in 1827 and spans the Ammonoosuc River. The bridge is the oldest covered bridge in America. The historic marker for the bridge is in a small parking area off NH Route 135 right after the junction with NH Route 10.

The bridge itself is across the street in a little cul-de-sac. The bridge was bypassed for vehicle traffic in 1999 but is open to pedestrians. Before being bypassed the bridge carried traffic for a period of 170 years! The bridge has survived many mishaps to become the oldest covered bridge in America. In 1927 a large tree trunk pierced the side lattice of the bridge, during that same flood a barn floating down the river jammed against the side of the bridge. In 1984 it survived an arson attempt.

After exploring the bridge be sure to walk out to the route 135 modern bridge for the best views of the covered bridge.

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