The Covered Bridge at Lake County Fairgrounds. July, 2002.
My blogging friend Tarolino gave me the challenge of opening my fourth picture folder and displaying the fourth picture. This is a tag that many of you have played, but I have never played this particular version.
The picture above is the covered bridge in the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana. The picture was taken in July, 2002, when I took Betsy to visit my hometown. The bridge, which was built in 1878, was constructed in southern Indiana, but moved to northern Indiana in 1933. It’s been in the fairgrounds ever since.
When I was growing up I was in 4-H and exhibited livestock at the fair for several years. I often crossed the bridge when I was exhibiting. The pavilions in the background are more recent additions and were not there when I exhibits at the fair.
The Lake County Fairgrounds covered bridge. July, 2002.
The bridge was (and is) in a wooded setting and is quite pretty. This second picture (which was number 5 in the folder) gives a better perspective of the bridge’s setting in the fairgrounds.
I’m not going to tag any one. If you would like to participate please do so.
Tags: Crown Point, Travels
Senior Moments 
February 2, 2009 at 4:55 am |
What a neat looking covered bridge. I don’t think I have seen a covered bridge in years. Hope you have a great day.
February 2, 2009 at 5:22 am |
Lovely shots, George. I was just on a covered bridge this weekend. It’s thick floor boards muted the sound of water racing under ice. Very nice. Your photos warm me up, though!
February 2, 2009 at 5:45 am |
Morning George, A nice photo and fun memory this morning.
February 2, 2009 at 7:26 am |
George: It is nice to find a gem when you open the folder. That was a neat capture.
February 2, 2009 at 10:05 am |
Great photo….I wonder where in southern Indiana it originally came from. Seems an odd thing to move from one part of the state to another!
February 2, 2009 at 10:28 am |
I absolutely love covered bridges !
Wonderful photo George …
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February 2, 2009 at 10:44 am |
I like covered bridges as I so rarely see them. It’s pretty great that this one is at a fairgrounds. Nice shots!
February 2, 2009 at 10:47 am |
I’m glad they saved it. I hate to see things like this torn down.
February 2, 2009 at 10:54 am |
Lovely covered bridge, we have several here in Bucks Co, Pa….and they are such a welcomed sight in all the seasons!
February 2, 2009 at 11:38 am |
Great shots of the covered bridges – there’s something so homey and whimisical about them!
February 2, 2009 at 11:52 am |
I’m glad you participated and what a lovely and nostalgic picture you did find. I just love these covered bridges that you have in some places. I don’t think they exist here. At least I’ve never come across one. I’ve only seen them in american films.
Love the story behind this picture too. Another walk down memory lane and as it is a nice one.
February 2, 2009 at 1:10 pm |
Must have been nice growing up in a town that had covered bridges!
February 2, 2009 at 1:50 pm |
What a nice photo of this bridge. Forgive me but can you explain to me what a folder is? Is it a map or a page of your weblog. I ask this because I was asked to find the sixth photo of the sixth folder.
February 2, 2009 at 2:17 pm |
I wonder if there are more covered bridges around your area. I thought they are a marvelous structure and would really like to see all of them preserved even if are only used for foot traffic.
I’m glad you played this meme.
February 2, 2009 at 2:28 pm |
Great place for adventure. I like bridges very much. Awesome photos.
February 2, 2009 at 2:30 pm |
If you liked part 1, wait to see part 2.
February 2, 2009 at 3:01 pm |
I love the charm of a covered bridge!
February 2, 2009 at 3:15 pm |
I love covered bridges.
February 2, 2009 at 3:42 pm |
That is so pretty and reminds us of times gone by….
February 2, 2009 at 3:58 pm |
George: You are getting a lot of My World people because of your visits. You should add My World to your post.
February 2, 2009 at 4:45 pm |
How wonderful. I have see a number of shows on bridge building. But none showed bridges built and moved. That is very interesting. Most were massive or rail road that they showed.
February 2, 2009 at 6:30 pm |
The covered bridge is very nice… I haven’t seen any around this area at all!
February 2, 2009 at 7:17 pm |
I just find covered bridges fascinating – why covered intrigues me? This is a lovely example.
February 2, 2009 at 7:21 pm |
I love covered bridges………..great photos.
Gill in Canada
February 2, 2009 at 8:38 pm |
I’m amazed that the entire bridge could be moved like that. I know people move entire houses some times, but that amazes me too.
Happy Groundhog Day!
February 2, 2009 at 9:19 pm |
I’ve read about and seen pictures of covered bridges, but never seen one in person. Both photos are intriguing. Actually I did something similar at Small Reflections a while bag when tagged by Hootin’ Anni to post the 6th photo in my 6th folder.
Hugs and blessings,
February 2, 2009 at 10:01 pm |
we don’t really have those in our country and it is fascinating. The first time I’ve been curious about covered bridges was after seeing the movie based on the book, The Bridges of Madison County. Beautiful!
February 3, 2009 at 9:23 am |
It is a beautiful bridge and setting, as you say!
You are lucky to find such a wonderful thing in your folder. I sometimes have to be creative about mine! I’m doing one later today, however, and it is just what was there. I was amazed!
February 3, 2009 at 4:58 pm |
Some friends of mine went on a drive to take photos of covered bridges. I told them that I’m definitely going with them next time! They are so beautiful to photograph and yours turned out so wonderful.
February 4, 2009 at 12:19 am |
I love the old covered bridges. A few months ago I blogged about a day trip where I found five or six. Love being inside and looking at the structure.
I was in 4-H too – happy memories of my time spent – especially camp. 🙂
February 6, 2009 at 12:53 am |
I never have seen a covered bridge. This is interesting for me.