Joshua Ackley, circa 1850, a Builder of Ackley Covered Bridge
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In addition to lending some charm, covering a bridge protects its wooden truss work from weather, extending the structure's service life. Joshua Ackley and Daniel Clouse built the Ackley Covered Bridge in 1832, across Wheeling Creek in southwestern Pennsylvania. Henry Ford acquired the bridge in 1937, when it was scheduled to be torn down, and moved it to Greenfield Village.
In addition to lending some charm, covering a bridge protects its wooden truss work from weather, extending the structure's service life. Joshua Ackley and Daniel Clouse built the Ackley Covered Bridge in 1832, across Wheeling Creek in southwestern Pennsylvania. Henry Ford acquired the bridge in 1937, when it was scheduled to be torn down, and moved it to Greenfield Village.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
28 June 1938
Subject Date
circa 1850
Creators
Ford Motor Company. Engineering Photographic Department
Creator Notes
The original photographer is unidentified. This copy print was made by Ford Motor Company in 1938.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.188.23485
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.00 in
Width: 8.00 in
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