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Cedar Bridge refers to two different bridges. The original Cedar Covered Bridge was built in 1883,[1] moved in 1921, was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The bridge was filmed in the The Bridges of Madison County,[2] and destroyed by arson in 2002.[3] The current covered Cedar Bridge was built in 2004.[4]

The original Cedar Covered Bridge

Cedar Covered Bridge
Cedar Covered Bridge is located in Iowa
Cedar Covered Bridge
Nearest city1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Winterset, Iowa
Arealess than one acre
Built1883
1921 (moved)
Built byJones,H.P.
Architectural styleOther, covered bridge
Demolished2002
NRHP reference No.76000786[5]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 28, 1976[7]
Removed from NRHPOctober 18, 2002[6]

Cedar Covered Bridge was built in 1883 by Benton Jones at a location north of Winterset over Cedar Creek where is now crossed by U.S. 169. It was 75 feet (23 m) long. The bridge was moved in 1921 to the current location over Cedar Creek.[8] A picture of this bridge is on the cover of the novel The Bridges of Madison County.[1] It was renovated in 1998.[4][8] It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[7]

This bridge was destroyed by arson on September 3, 2002.[2][4][8] It was taken off the National Register of Historic Places on October 18, 2002.[6]

New Cedar Covered Bridge

The new Cedar Covered Bridge

A replacement bridge was built to the same plans and specifications as the original and using authentic materials and techniques. It reopened during October, 2004.[4][8]

References

  1. ^ a b Holden, G. (2009). The booklover's guide to the midwest: A literary tour. Clerisy Press. ISBN 1578603145. Retrieved on 18 March 2012 from http://books.google.com/books?id=ItuQdL22RKgC&pg=PA118&dq=cedar+bridge,+madison+county&hl=en&sa=X&ei=aIRmT-2SIomWiQKYyJSjDw&ved=0CGkQuwUwBw#v=onepage&q=cedar%20bridge%2C%20madison%20county&f=false
  2. ^ a b Hellmann, P. T. (2005). Historical gazetteer of the united states. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-0415939485. Retrieved on 18 March 2012 from http://books.google.com/books?ei=O4tmT7-MNuOZiQKF_PWiDw&id=EQ-R4O2L3nEC&dq=cedar+bridge%2C+madison+county&q=cedar+bridge#v=snippet&q=cedar%20bridge&f=false
  3. ^ Whye, M. (2004). The great Iowa touring book: 27 spectacular auto tours. Big Earth Publishing. ISBN 978-1931599351. Retrieved on 18 March 2012 from http://books.google.com/books?id=cfmiv02kJecC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false
  4. ^ a b c d "Cedar Covered Bridge". cedarcoveredbridge.com. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ a b "Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 10/14/02 through 10/18/02". National Park Service. October 25, 2002. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  7. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Annual Listing of Historic Properties" (PDF). Federal Register. U.S. Government Printing Office. February 6, 1979, p. 7470. Retrieved 20 March 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ a b c d "The Bridges of Madison County". Madison County, Iowa. Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 20 March 2012.