New Milford CT, bridges over the Housatonic River.
The Boardman Bridge over the Housatonic River in New Milford, CT is in sad shape, not used since 1984. I can remember driving over it, looking at it now I have to laugh. I am glad they left it standing as it does provide one with some great eye candy if you stop to take a look at it. Unlike the bridge at Lovers Leap on Lake Lillinonah, the old Boardman Bridge has not been restored to its original beauty. I can remember a movement to do so in the past but don't know what happened. Money is tight these days so I am sure that will stay on the back burner for quite a while longer.
The Boardman Bridge, as with Lovers Leap Bridge were built by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company, Boardman being constructed in 1888, and is 188 feet long, Lovers Leap being built in 1895 and is actually shorter at 173 feet long.
I do hope that someday Boardman Bridge will be restored and we will be allowed to walk over it. Both bridges were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
There are some lovely homes set on the banks of the Housatonic River as it winds through New Milford, CT, especially north of the old Boardman Bridge. Living along the banks of the Housatonic is not like living along Candlewood Lake, I would not suggest swimming as a recreation. Kayaking, rowing and fishing of course are still available pastimes. Then there is always the view of the Housatonic River as it passes by the homes, and the relaxing sounds of the water.
If you are interested in homes for sale along the Housatonic River in New Milford, CT I would love to give you a tour. Pick up the phone and give me a call at 203.460.1775.
New Milford CT, bridges over the Housatonic River.
Andrea Swiedler, Realtor® & Liddy Adams, GRI, Broker Associate
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Nice localism post, I like the picture of the Boardman bridge...
Good morning Andrea,
What lovely bridges and such an idyllic setting. Your pictures are enticing..I'm sure many new clients will give you a call after reading this post. Great job!!
Good morning Cathy, thank you! I have more planned for our bridges, but this photo really got to me, I had to post it.
Dorie, good morning! Thank you, I do love to take pictures as you know. It is a photo worthy bridge, isn't it?
That is a great bridge Andrea! Great job on your localism post! :)
I remember driving over the Boardman bridge too. The Berlin Iron Bridge Company art clearly lives on gracefully still surrounded by the natural beauty of the Housatonic River landscape. Perhaps someone will now buy the bridge and restore it given your image and story.
Jackie, thank you, isn't it beautiful though?
Emily, you do remember, that is cool! A while back the restaurant next to the bridge had it lit up, but no more. I can only hope that it is restored before we lose the bridge in the Housatonic. Isn't it a beauty?
Andrea...
I love old bridges. Excellent photos and an excellent local-interest post.
BTW It was great to talk to you yesterday. I enjoyed the conversation very much!
Richard, I have a set of photos, and need a few more, of our local area bridges. 2 covered bridges and the old iron bridges that span the Housatonic River. I am putting something together for a post at a later point in time.
And it was wonderful to speak with you too! It is always such a surprise to pick up the phone and hear a friend from the rain on the other end! :D
Andrea:
That is interesting - they have just left this bridge there without use since 1984. It must stand as a landmark (and looks lovely in your photos.) But, I wonder if they have any plans to renovate it at some point.
Claudette, I hope they have plans, but we have no money right now. It is a beauty isn't it? I don't know if they can tear it down, it is on the National Register of Historic Places. Let's hope it is fixed before it just falls away.
Andrea, what an interesting bridge and iron work! I am thankful that they put it on the National Registry and maybe someday there will be funding to restore it to its intended duty!
Wonderful post! Beautiful pictures of the old bridge and the river!
Thanks for sharing.
Adam
Wow, such a great picture. It makes me want to take a special trip there just to feel the place. Thanks!
Beautiful spot Andrea by that river, bet that old bridge would make some beautiful wedding photos
Caren, I don't think it will ever be used for cars again, there is a new bridge next to it. But oh to walk over it, to see it shine again!
Adam, thank you! I love that bridge, and was so glad to get a good day to shoot it.
Chris, well, come on over, up, down, whatever! Thank you!
Hi Al & Peggy, now if I knew someone getting married I would suggest just that, thanks!
Andrea..What a Historic site ! hopefully a beautiful bridge like this will be restored.... and keep history alive
HelpfulHannah your friend in Philadelphia
Andrea - You know me and bridges - I love 'em! This one has a wonderfully nostalgic feel to it!
Andrea, it takes a lot of money to restore a bridge like that, but as long as they leave it stand there is always hope that they will restore it someday.
Hi Andrea, Sadly they don't make new ones that have this charm and workmanship. Thankfully being on the National Register, it will be one day restored to look just as it does. Now that is "Good" thing.