Ackley Covered Bridge Dedication, Greenfield Village, July 2, 1938
THF235145 / Ackley Covered Bridge Dedication, Greenfield Village, July 2, 1938
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Artifact Overview
The Ackley Covered Bridge originally spanned Wheeling Creek in southwestern Pennsylvania. Henry Ford acquired the then 105-year-old bridge in 1937 and had it moved to Greenfield Village. Descendants of Joshua Ackley, one of the original bridge builders, and other invited guests joined Ford in the dedication ceremonies held on July 2, 1938.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
02 July 1936
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Width: 4.75 in
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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.
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