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Dr. Knisley Covered Bridge in Fisherstown PA

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The Dr. Knisley Covered Bridge, located in Fisherstown, Pennsylvania, is a historic covered bridge that spans the Juniata River. It was built in 1872 and is one of the few remaining covered bridges in the state of Pennsylvania. The bridge…

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J. C. Dibert General Store in Pavia PA

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J. C. Dibert, of the Lost Children of the Alleghenies fame, had a General Store in Pavia. This building no longer stands. I had the privilege to photograph the general store years before it was torn down. When I saw…

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Layer Marney Tower

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While this is not in Bedford County, I was so taken by the history of Layer Marney Tower, I wrote the following. Atop an ancient mound of earth bestrewn with barren ancient trees and the threat of winter wind and rains…

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Snooks Covered Bridge in East St. Clair PA

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The Snooks Covered Bridge, located in East St. Clair, Pennsylvania, is a historic covered bridge that spans the Little Conemaugh River. It was built in 1872 and is one of the few remaining covered bridges in the state of Pennsylvania.

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Colvin Covered Bridge in Schellsburg PA

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The Colvin Covered Bridge, located in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, is a historic covered bridge that spans the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. It was built in 1872 and is one of the few remaining covered bridges in the state of…

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Herline Covered Bridge in Manns Choice PA

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The Herline Covered Bridge, located in Manns Choice, Pennsylvania, is a historic covered bridge that spans the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. It was built in 1881 and is one of the few remaining covered bridges in the state…

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Turners Covered Bridge in Manns Choice PA

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The Turners Covered Bridge, located in Manns Choice, Pennsylvania, is a historic covered bridge that spans the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. It was built in 1872 and is one of the few remaining covered bridges in the state…

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Bowsers Covered Bridge in Osterburg PA

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The Bowsers Covered Bridge, located in Osterburg, Pennsylvania, is a historic covered bridge that spans the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. It was built in 1872 and is one of the few remaining covered bridges in the state of…

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