The Bridgewright Timothy Palmer with Bob Watts

July 28
32 mins

Episode Description

Kim talks with Bob Watts, co-vice president of the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges. Bob explores the career and innovations of early bridge builder Timothy Palmer, his groundbreaking river crossings, and his role in establishing the covered timber truss tradition in the United States.


Links from the conversation

National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges


Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

Covered Bridges of New Hampshire


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