About this property
The Fichtner Covered Bridge, also known as Palo Alto Bridge, is a historic wooden covered bridge located at Londonderry Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It is a 56-foot-long (17 m), Kingpost Truss bridge with low side walls, constructed in 1880. It crosses Gladdens Run.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 80003422. It was listed on April 9, 1980.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fischtner Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Fischtner Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Fischtner Covered Bridge?
Fischtner Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fischtner Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Fischtner Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1880.
Can I research the history near Fischtner Covered Bridge?
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