"WEST MONTROSE COVERED BRIDGE" - Ontario - Canada
Posted by: 
Jake39
N 43° 35.119 W 080° 28.786
17T E 541998 N 4825948
Quick Description: The "West Montrose" bridge also known as the "Kissing Bridge" is the only remaining 'Covered Bridge' in ONTARIO CANADA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 5/20/2006 7:08:36 AM
Waymark Code: WMD2Z
Views: 151
Long Description:On January 17, 1881, Woolwich Council accepted the tender of
$3,197.50 from John and Benjamin Bear for a covered bridge at West
Montrose.
John Bear prepared the plans and specifications for a two-span,
covered bridge. The total cost, including the extra work, for
building this bridge was $3,557.65. John became a renowned bridge
builder after he built the Covered bridge.
On the 9th day of May, 1883, the tender of George Peppler & Co.
to paint the bridge with oil paint for $74.25 was accepted.
In 1900, Bowman and Elliot built a centre pier of stone at a cost
of $981.00. The total cost of the bridge was $4,662
For 'Historical' details
visit"http://www.region.waterloo.on.ca/web/region.nsf/c56e308f49bfeb7885256abc0071ec9a/4f08d9c14e31e3a085256b090055cf08!OpenDocument">Region
of Waterloo web-link
...Also visit this
"http://www.thekingshighway.ca/PHOTOS/Hwy86photos.htm">Photographic
detail page of the bridge and area
At the entrance with "Historical Plaque"
Inside view with one lane traffic.
Underside of the wooden structure sitting on top of the
piers.
For a virtual tour
"http://geoimages.berkeley.edu/wwp904/html/NeilPatterson.html">Of
the bridge at a distance.
"http://www.lageocaching.com/" target="_blank"> 
