Cumberland bridge in Matthews, Indiana
Covered Bridge, Matthews, IN. Being returned to foundation after 1913 flood
| Description: |
Image from when the bridge was returned to its foundation after the 1913 flood. The bridge floated half a mile downstream and was returned on rollers dragged by horses. Built in 1877, spans the Mississinewa River. This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about |
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| Origin: | 1913 |
| Created By: |
Greene, Richard A., 1903-1984 |
| Source: |
http://dmr.bsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/sg/id/3921 |
| Collection: |
Spurgeon-Greene Photographs |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
| Geography: |
Matthews Grant County Indiana United States North and Central America |
| Subjects: |
Covered bridges People Group portraits Construction Trusses |
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