Richards Covered Bridge
by Ben Prepelka
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Richards Covered Bridge
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Ben Prepelka
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Built in 1852, the Richards Bridge is found close to the border Columbia and Northumberland counties. Considered an interesting historic note, both counties shared in the cost of 565 dollars for bridge construction, a tidy sum in the mid 1800s. Sounding insignificant today when bridge restoration projects often exceed a million dollars, keep in mind that a skilled craftsman made sixteen to twenty cents per hour in 1850. It was common for carpenters, millwrights and blacksmiths to work a ten hour day for six straight days to earn ten to 12 dollars a week.
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August 8th, 2015
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Holly April Harris
Congratulations! I am very pleased to feature your image in the Appalachia America group. It is a fantastic addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Fourth Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 12/23/22
Steve Rich
Nice work Ben, your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the home page of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (2022)" active discussion thread.
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