East Springfield in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hyde Hall Covered Bridge

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2018

1. Hyde Hall Covered Bridge Marker

Inscription. The Hyde Hall Covered Bridge was built in 1825 as part of the 1817-1835 construction of George Clark's country estate, Hyde Hall. Built by Cyrenus Clark, Andrew Alden, and Lorenzo Bates, this 53-foot-long, single span structure incorporates the Burr arch design, patented in 1817 by Theodore Burr of Torringford, CT and still stands in its original location. The Burr truss design was used in thousands of bridges around the country. This bridge is one of three authentic Burr arch truss bridges, and one of three with horizontal siding in the state. In 2006 it was recognized as the oldest extant wooden covered bridge in the United States.

Erected by New York State Covered Bridge Society, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Friends of Glimmerglass, & Bob and Trish Kane, Sherburne, NY.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 42° 47.417′ N, 74° 51.816′ W. Marker is in East Springfield, New York, in Otsego County. The marker is near the covered bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Springfield NY 13333, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. A different marker also named Hyde Hall Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Deep Pockets (approx. half a mile away); Hyde Hall (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Hyde Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Welcome Home! (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sunken Island (approx. 2 miles away); First Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Camp and Fort (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Springfield.

Also see . . . The New York State Covered Bridge Society page on the Hyde Hall Covered Bridge. (Submitted on September 14, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2018

2. Hyde Hall Covered Bridge & Marker

Hyde Hall Covered Bridge Marker Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2018

3. Hyde Hall Covered Bridge Marker Detail

This 1883 photo appears to show surveyors working near the bridge evidenced by the rolled up documents and equipment. Courtesy of Historic American Building Survey

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2018

4. Hyde Hall Covered Bridge Marker Detail

The gables over the portals are covered with horizontal boarding, cut to make elliptical headed entrances. Photo circa 1958. Courtesy of Historic American Building Survey

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2018

5. Hyde Hall Covered Bridge Marker Detail

The Burr Arch is a combination of an arch and a multiple kingpost truss design. It was invented in 1804 by Theodore Burr and patented on April 3, 1817. Courtesy of Historic American Building Survey

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 5, 2018

6. Hyde Hall Covered Bridge Marker Detail

Throughout the years, the lure of covered bridges has been enjoyed by both young and old. Courtesy of New York State Historical Association

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 14, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.