Thursday, December 17, 2009

Saving an 1887 bridge in Texas

As a fan of Old Routes, it’s great to see an old bridge saved and preserved. For a century old bridge in Texas to still be used, even though only for Pedestrians, is a real bonus. Go here to check out the story of the 1887 built bridge in New Braunfels, Texas.

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Links

More photos of the Faust St Bridge
Faust St bridgebuilder the King Bridge Company
Other Historic Whipple Truss bridges in the US
Six Bridges : The Legacy of Othmar H. Ammann
Backroads of the Texas Hill Country: Your Guide to the Most Scenic Adventures
Texas Road Trip (Chisholm Trail Series)




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