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Corbin Bridge, Newport, NH |
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Originally erected around 1935, the Corbin Bridge spanning the north branch of the Sugar River in Newport, New Hampshire was destroyed by arsonists on May 25,1993. It was shocking to think New Hampshire had lost 3 covered bridges in 3 months. Enraged townspeople immediately formed committees and began plans to replace the bridge. |
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A 3 day festival drew a crowd of approximately 10,000 people to watch as teams of oxen drew the bridge across the Sugar River every effort was used to construct the bridge the same as original bridge was built. |
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Long hours and hard work made the this event possible and showed the determination of the townspeople to make this all possible. |
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The Corbin bridge as we see it today is listed with the National Historic Registry and is New Hampshire Covered Bridge #17. |
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Residents of Newport and surrounding towns realized their goal of building a replica in October of 1994. |
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