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Bickham Covered Bridge, Russells Point, Ohio

A popular vacation spot in west central Ohio is Indian Lake. Just east of the lake you can find the Bickham Covered Bridge where people fish in its shadow. Here’s the story behind the bridge and…[View More]

Cherry Valley Coke Ovens, Leetonia, Ohio

In northeastern Ohio in the small town of Leetonia you’ll find the Cherry Valley Coke Ovens constructed around 1866. One of the largest such facilities in the nation, these ovens were designed t…[View More]

St. Philomena Church Bridge, Stonelick, Ohio

Built in 1904 this steel through truss bridge has been moved from it’s original location to it’s current location.

Kemper Road Bridge, Sharonville, Ohio

The Kemper Road Bridge in Sharonville, Ohio was built in 1936 out of the Works Progress Administration. Thousands of WPA projects like this bridge came about in the 1930s due to the Great Depression a…[View More]

Blome Road Bridge, Indian Hill, Ohio

Built in 1888 by the Queen City Bridge Company, the Blome Road Bridge is thought to be the only remaining structure designed by this company.

Chambers Road Covered Bridge, Sunbury, Ohio

Over the years at least 64 covered bridges have been built in Delaware County, Ohio, north of Columbus. Today, only the Chambers Road Covered Bridge still stands.

Bow String Arch Bridge, Lisbon, Ohio

Located in northeast Ohio in the town of Lisbon you’ll find a fully restored bow string arch bridge in the county fairgrounds. How it got to that location is a story in and of itself.

The White Bridge, Poland, Ohio

Located in Poland, Ohio the White Bridge is one of the rarest bridges in the United States. Built in 1877 and recently restored this video tells the story behind Bow String Bridges in general.

Union Truss former Railroad Bridge, Struthers, Ohio

Here’s a short video about a former railroad bridge converted over for automobile traffic although it’s rarely used anymore.

Mahoning River Phantom Railroad Bridge

Built in the early 1900s, this abandoned railroad bridge sits quietly over the Mahoning River.

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