As the sign proclaims, built without mortar … nearly two centuries ago.
CONTOOCOOK STONE ARCHES
You never know what we'll churn up in cleaning a stall
You never know what we'll churn up in cleaning a stall
As the sign proclaims, built without mortar … nearly two centuries ago.
Jnana's Red Barn 
A favorite spot… we have a number of similar masterworks by James Otis Follett, a self-taught farmer and engineer, here in southeastern Vermont, still standing strong.
I’d just driven through your neck of the woods when I shot this. Will have to look for your examples on a future trip, now that we’ve been alerted.
Two in Putney, at least…
modern structures won’t last this long!
We are seeing a lot of seemingly desperate repairs being made on our highway bridges around here. Salting the icy pavement doesn’t enhance the metal, for one thing. And then there’s the necessity of painting for protection. You just may be right …
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