Downsville Covered Bridge - Downsville NY
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N 42° 04.597 W 074° 59.470
18T E 500731 N 4658282
The Downsville Covered Bridge, erected in l854, is a wood timber and plank framed, gableroofed, single span structure located in the hamlet of Downsville
Waymark Code: WM163G5
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The Downsville Covered Bridge is a wood timber and plank framed, gable roofed, single span structure located in the hamlet of Downsville, Delaware County. Erected in l854, this span was constructed as a vehicular bridge carrying Bridge Street over the East Branch of the Delaware River. Set amid the picturesque surroundings of the western Catskill Mountains, the bridge remains on its original site spanning the East Branch with its portal ends oriented north and south.

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Street address:
Bridge St
Downsville, NY


County / Borough / Parish: Sullivan

Year listed: 1999

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1850-1874

Historic function: Transportation

Current function: Transportation

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

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Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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