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Caldwell, Noble County, Ohio
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A 64-year-old covered bridge on Henry Schott's farm north of Caldwell collapsed into Duck Creek last week. Built in 1884 of white oak, it spanned 70 feet to connect farm sections and had not been used or repaired recently. Few such bridges remain in the county.
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Constructed in 1884, a covered bridge which had been a landmark on the Henry Schott farm north of Caldwell for 64 years, collapsed last week into the waters of Duck Creek.
The bridge has not been used for years and has not been repaired for some time.
It was built 64 years ago of white oak cut from the timber on the Schott farm. It had a span of 70 feet. It was said that the abutments for this bridge cost only $50.00.
The primary purpose of the covered bridge was to connect the two sections of the Schott farm.
There are only a few remaining covered bridges in the county but all are in use. It is expected that in a matter of a few years, these will likewise be replaced by the more modern, steel type bridge.
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Henry Schott Farm North Of Caldwell, Duck Creek
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Constructed In 1884, Collapsed Last Week
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A covered bridge landmark on the Henry Schott farm, built in 1884 of white oak with a 70-foot span, collapsed into Duck Creek after 64 years. It had not been used or repaired for years and connected two sections of the farm. Abutments cost $50. Few covered bridges remain in the county, all in use, expected to be replaced by steel bridges.