VA Country Roads - Humpback Covered Bridge Over Dunlap Creek No. 13A and Lovework - Alleghany County
by Michael Mazaika
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VA Country Roads - Humpback Covered Bridge Over Dunlap Creek No. 13A and Lovework - Alleghany County
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Michael Mazaika
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Built in 1857, the Humpback Covered Bridge is the oldest remaining covered bridge in Virginia. The LOVEwork at Humpback Bridge is described as follows by the Virginia Tourism Corporation - the "L" was created with historic bricks from the area; the "O" is a gear from one of the old paper machines at MVW, representing the history of manufacturing in the area; the "V" is the natural feature created by a tree in the creek bank; and the "E" was created with railroad ties representing the history of the railroad in the community. Image = VA Country Roads Humpback-13A 101715 136-140 E-D S C1 FT Y-2B-5 PSP Rsz-50.
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December 7th, 2015
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Comments (5)
Cathy Shiflett
You captured her beauty so well. L/F
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thanks, Cathy. This is one of the more unique covered bridges that I've had the privilege to visit and I believe, now, the only remaining "humpbacked" bridge. Thanks, also, for spending some time visiting my portfolio. - Mike
Chris Armytage
Lovely capture Michael! l/f
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thanks, Chris. It's a privilege to be able to visit these places. I'm glad you enjoyed this scene. - Mike
Jim Fitzpatrick
Beautiful work and setting! fv
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Jim. I hope that you enjoy this ongoing series as much as I do finding these great pieces of our Nation's history. - Mike
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
An interesting scene Michael! Congrats on your Feature in Barns Big and Small. We also added a Like to your work! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Michael Mazaika replied:
This was truly an unexpected setting and my congratulations to the folks who had the vision to preserve this piece of Americana as they have. Thank you for the feature. - Mike
Deborah Benoit
Great image!! l/f
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Deborah, for your kind thought and support. This was my first visit to the "Humpback" bridge. I hope to see it in the springtime as well. I'm glad you enjoyed this shot. - Mike