Ackley Covered Bridge in Greenfield Village, 1954

Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1954

Creators

Henry Ford (Organization). Photographic Department

Collection Title

Edison Institute Photographs

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

P.B.7442

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in

Keywords	United States, Michigan, Dearborn Photographic prints Photographs Automobile shows Relocated buildings and structures Henry Ford (Organization). Greenfield Village Ackley Covered Bridge Museums Open-air museums Covered bridges Horse-drawn vehicles Coaches (Carriages)