A vital river crossing for 63 years
1869
The new bridge was designed to be "high enough and strong enough", because spring floods had destroyed earlier river crossings.
1871
A roof and sidewalls were added to protect the . . . — — Map (db m203016) HM
Centerpiece of Covered Bridge Park for 27 years
1970
The first annual Chicken Barbecue was sponsored by local businesses and was held on the bridge. Proceeds helped to fund a new swimming pool which was also located in the park. . . . — — Map (db m203011) HM
Minnesota's only original historic covered bridge
1997
Supported by two I-beams, the covered bridge was lifted and moved a distance of 100 yards. New piers and abutments had been built to ensure a secure river crossing.
2019 . . . — — Map (db m203009) HM
