The Swinging Bridge Metal Print
by James Woody
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The Swinging Bridge metal print by James Woody. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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This is a photo of the swinging bridge located in Buchanan, Virginia. The Bridge is 366 feet long, 57.5 feet tall and the only one of its type to... more
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This is a photo of the swinging bridge located in Buchanan, Virginia. The Bridge is 366 feet long, 57.5 feet tall and the only one of its type to cross the James River. Portions of the bridge date back to 1851 and have witnesses Hunter�s Civil War Raid, the rerouting of U.S. Route 11, and numerous floods. In 1999 the Swinging Bridge was recognized as a National Register Historic Landmark.
Portions of the large stone piers rising from the James River were constructed in 1851 as part of the Buchanan Turnpike Company�s Toll Bridge. Toll for every person to pass through this wood covered bridge was five cents with an additional five cents for each horse, mule or oxen and five cents for each wagon. On June 13, 1864 the covered bridge was burned by Confederate General McCausland in an effort to prevent Federal troops from crossing the James River on their way to Lynchburg. The bridge was rebuilt following the war but washed away in a flood of 1877. At this...
About James Woody
Welcome to my website, where you will find a wide variety of interesting photos that reflect my growing passion in photography. My objective is to create a collection of attractive and unique photography pieces that can be proudly exhibited as fine art. A native of Roanoke, Virginia, I have resided in the Houston, Texas area for over 35 years. I began pursuing photography as a hobby several years ago, following retirement from a successful career as an IT / project management professional at a major oil company. Since then, photography has become a growing passion. I have found this endeavor to be very relaxing, and it encourages me to explore new places, to continuously look for beauty in my surroundings, to look for unusual views...
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