1955 Cilleyville-Bog Covered Bridge Andover NH Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

The rustic timber of the Cilleyville-Bog Bridge stands in quiet strength over the gentle currents of the Blackwater River. There is a profound sense of seasonal stillness in the air, where the slender, white-barked birches lean over the water and a dusting of winter’s reach still clings to the banks as ice. It is a view that calls to mind the steady, unhurried pace of rural New Hampshire, capturing a moment of architectural grace that has weathered over a century of mountain winters.

Details

Era: Chrome, 1950s (1955)
City: Andover
State: New Hampshire
Country: United States of America
Topics: Covered Bridges, Cilleyville-Bog Bridge, Blackwater River, Winter Landscapes, New England Architecture, Leo Litwin
Artist/Photographer: Leo Litwin
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Bromley & Company, Inc.
Printer: Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley, California

Additional Information

Photo by Leo Litwin (1909–1987), a Russian-born immigrant, professional pianist for the Boston Pops, and a dedicated photographer who documented covered bridges in the eastern United States and Canada from 1946 to 1955. He was an active member and leader of the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges.

Perfect for collectors of New England architecture, covered bridges, or vintage winter landscapes.