A Centuries-Old Bridge Reopens After a Loving Restoration

The old stone bridge is back, and the town crossed it together on the first morning.
Restored stone footbridge over a river at golden hour
Restored stone footbridge over a river at golden hour George Albright — The Xpresiva Times

After two years behind scaffolding, the bridge reopened to a small, delighted crowd.

Stone with a memory

Masons matched every replaced block to the original quarry; from ten paces you cannot tell old from new.

A town keeps its shape by keeping its crossings.

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