Bartram Covered Bridge

Bartram Covered Bridge
Author: Christopher P. Driscoll
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2013-02
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1456601962

Bartram Covered Bridge: Spanning History chronicles the complete history of Bartram Covered Bridge, located in Newtown Square (southeastern PA), including color and rare photos, community remembrances and much more . All profits from the sale of this book will help fund the ongoing maintenance of the bridge so that future generations may be able to enjoy this beautiful structure listed on National Register of Historic Places. Copyright 2010 Newtown Square Historical Preservation Society & Bartram Bridge Joint Preservation Board. Written by George D. Conn, Christopher P. Driscoll, Eric D. Gerst and Doug P. Humes

Crossing Under Cover

Crossing Under Cover
Author: Sara Beth Kohut
Publisher: Schiffer + ORM
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2024-06-28
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1507304455

Crossing under Cover is a lovingly crafted and detailed profiling of the 24 covered bridges located in the tricounty/state area of Chester County, Pennsylvania; Cecil County, Maryland; and New Castle County, Delaware. The book features • a general history of covered bridges, including Pennsylvania’s prominence in that history; • an overview of covered bridge architectural styles; • a profile of each bridge, including photographs and interesting local facts; • the legacy and lore of each individual covered bridge and the impact they have on their communities and local history; • a map and detailed driving tour that readers can follow to visit all the bridges; and • the architectural style of each bridge. This is the only book to feature covered bridges of three contiguous states, and the latest book in decades to focus on covered bridges of Chester County.

Pennsylvania Off the Beaten Path®

Pennsylvania Off the Beaten Path®
Author: Christine O'Toole
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2022-07-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1493065769

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Pennsylvania Off the Beaten Path show you the Keystone State you never knew existed. Discover extinct creepy crawlies at the Insectarium, the country’s largest bug museum. Put your car in neutral, take your foot off the brake, and feel the spooky effects of Gravity Hill. Head 150 feet underground to get an up-close look at the history of coal mining at Tour-Ed Mine. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Newtown Square

Newtown Square
Author: Christopher Driscoll
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738565286

Newtown Township, more commonly known today as Newtown Square, is the oldest township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. While Newtown was mostly farmland until the mid-20th century, it has developed significantly since World War II. Over 100 historic homes and buildings remain along Newtown's four-lane highways, country roads, and neighborhoods. Newtown Square provides a glimpse at the township's changes from rolling countryside to continually growing suburb.

A Nation in Motion

A Nation in Motion
Author: United States. Department of Transportation. Office of Environmental Affairs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1976
Genre: Historic sites
ISBN:

WELCOME to BRIDGEBORO

WELCOME to BRIDGEBORO
Author: E.J.B.B. Bardsley
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2007-11-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0615192475

A romance novel is set in Bucks County in the 1960's. It rivals PEYTON PLACE including mystery, romantic entanglements, sibling rivalry and an insightful portrayal of powerful people. It is a fast-paced page turned with a plot to keep you guessing...and craving for more.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania
Author: Susan Perloff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2002
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780762712342

Dedicated to travelers with a taste for the unique, these easy-to-use, state-by-state guides will help you discover the hidden places that most tourists miss -- shining the spotlight squarely on the offbeat. If it's funky, funny, little known, or out of the way, you'll probably find it in Off the Beaten Path RM.The Off the Beaten Path RM series covers every state in the U.S. plus Washington, D.C., the Maritime Provinces, British Columbia, Quebec, and Puerto Rico.