Guilford, Maine

Oldest Known Photograph of Guilford, Covered Bridge, ca. 1850

This picture shows the first covered bridge in Guilford. This picture was taken from the south side of the river looking to the north. The bridge had a short span because there was no dam and the river was not that wide. The structure to the left is the Pond Block. The Franklin House is on the right, which was later called The Turner House. In the back there were stables and a carriage house. You can also see a mill foundation along the river on a line with the Franklin House.

Submitted by: Terran Welcome