Covered Bridges of Ohio: An Atlas and History [Paperback]

Miriam Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1994

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About the Author

Miriam Wood was born, raised and educated in Columbus, Ohio, where since the early 1950s she has made a dedicated study of Ohio's covered bridges. After completing her degree in History from Capital University, she combined her bridging activities with family life and raised four children. In 1960, Miriam became a charter member of the Ohio Historic Bridge Association (formerly the Southern Ohio Covered Bridge Association). She has served this organization as President and Historian, and is currently the Corresponding Secretary and Editor of Bridges and Byways, the OHBA publication. In the 1970s, Miriam prepared National Register information forms for the Ohio Historical Society for over 50 covered bridges. In 1989, in recognition of her many contributions to the preservation of covered bridges, Miriam Wood was awarded the Public Education and Awareness Award by the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office. In addition to the above, Miriam Wood served for over 20 years as Secretary to the Ohio Covered Bridge Committee of the Ohio Historical Society. In 1989 and 1990, Miriam served as a consultant to the Ohio Department of Transportation on the preparation of The Second Ohio Historic Bridge Inventory, Evaluation and Preservation Plan. Miriam and her husband Dick continue to base their studies of covered bridges from their home in Columbus.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press; 2nd edition (May 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882376994
• ISBN-13: 978-1882376995
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,309,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An EXCELLENT book on early timber bridges in Ohio!, July 19, 1999

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Brian McKee "TBC Editor" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Covered Bridges of Ohio: An Atlas and History (Paperback)

Miriam Wood has written a very fine publication on the history of the timber bridge during the early years of Ohio's transportation system. Over the past 40 or so years, she has researched the covered bridges in each county and has compiled her findings in this interesting and informative book, which all bridge and history buffs should have on their book shelves. There are many old rare black and white photographs of the bridges, along with descriptions of them and their builders. The unique, artistic drawings by her husband, Richard, are yet another good reason to own it! It is a bargain at this price!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The MUST HAVE Ohio Covered Bridge Book!, October 26, 2004

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Maria (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Covered Bridges of Ohio: An Atlas and History (Paperback)

Miriam Wood has done an excellent job in reviewing the history of Covered Bridges in Ohio. It is a resource that I have consulted again and again. It is an essential book to own for all old bridge enthusiasts and lovers of Ohio history. She has spent many years researching this subject and presents her material in a consise and interesting way. She has catagorized her writing of these lovely old bridges in geographical sections of Ohio and tells the history of bridges that are extinct and ones that are still available to enjoy, with directions for their location. Illustrations and rare pictures are included.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough History and Photo Essay, January 10, 2004

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T. Clark "Covered Bridge Enthusiast" (Ross, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Covered Bridges of Ohio: An Atlas and History (Paperback)

If you are interested in the history of Ohio's covered bridges, then this is the book for you. Miriam has taken her lifetime of interest and research into Ohio's covered bridges and boiled them down to an interesting story and photo-essay.

Every corner of the state is discussed and Miriam has latched onto photos that the rest of us have hunted unsuccessfully. In addition to the bridges, you'll learn who the builders were, how the various counties contracted for bridges, and how disasters and abuse took their toll.

Highest recommendation! (by an enthusiast with many other covered bridge books in his librbary)