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NameSawyers Crossing Coverd Bridge
AddressSawyer's Crossing Road
over the Ashuelot River
Swanzey, NH 03446
TypeAttraction
CategoryScenic
DescriptionAccording to the History of Swanzey by Benjamin Read, this structure is also known by the name Cresson. The bridge was reconstructed in 1859 at a cost of $1,735.94. The event was celebrated with a big dance held right on the bridge. Lanterns were hung from the rafters, a four piece orchestra played, lunch was served at midnight, and the dance continued all night. In 1953 the bridge was used by Arthur Godfrey as a tie-in with a Chesterfield cigarette Christmas carton. In response, Governor Hugh Gregg flew to New York to present Mr. Godfrey with an honorary deed to the bridge making him an owner. The bridge was repaired in 1983 at a cost of $61,028.15 of which $16,446.22 was contributed by the town. The remainder came from the state. The Sawyer's Crossing Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Phone 1(603) 271-3483
Handicapped AccessibleYes
Websitewww.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p13.html
Last Updated12/3/2013
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