Rugged individuals armed with hand tools, sweat, and ambition began building Covered Bridges in Oregon during the mid-1850s.
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Early owners of Covered Bridges financed construction by charging tolls--3cents for a sheep, 5cents for a horse and rider, and 10cents for a team of horses and wagon.
These bridge builders often camped out at remote sites, living off the land or contracting with local farmers for food.
Rugged individuals armed with hand tools, sweat, and ambition began building Covered Bridges in Oregon during the mid-1850s