Newsman
09-28-2009, 11:43 AM
“Burr and His Bridges” at the Oxford Historical Society
OXFORD - Tuesday, October 6th, the Oxford Historical Society (OHS) will present a very interesting and informative program by Bob and Trish Kane, noted covered bridge enthusiasts from Sherburne, titled, "Theodore Burr and His Bridges".
Architects, bridge society members, students, and history lovers, this program is for you! The Kanes have been enlightening people all over with their photographic tour of the 33 remaining New York State covered bridges. Now they are honing in on bridge designer and builder, Theodore Burr, who came to live in Oxford in 1792.
Theodore Burr is known as one of the "Fathers of American Bridge Building" and Inventor of the Burr Arch Truss, but what else do we know? Some facts are clouded in mystery. There are conflicting dates for his year of birth and place of death. Do we know what he looked like? How did he come up with the idea for his bridge supports and how (basically) does the truss work? Where were his bridges built, how many, and do any of his bridges still exist?
For the first time, Bob and Trish Kane are sharing information and artifacts from their Burr collection amassed over many years. Research has been gathered for a book, along with help from Oxford’s Historian, Charlotte Stafford. This presentation will begin promptly at 7 PM at the Oxford Depot-Museum. There is no admission charge, and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
The Oxford Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural organization whose goal is to preserve and share Oxford's history with the community. The OHS Depot-Museum, an authentic D L & W railroad depot built in 1914, is located at 1 Depot Street, Oxford, NY.
Directions: from the traffic light in the Oxford Village center, turn southeast on to Main Street, then take the first right (after the Fire House) onto Fort Hill Park. Make a left (pass by the middle school), onto Merchant Street and drive 1/10 mile. See the OHS Museum sign/ make a right on Depot Street where you’ll see the D L & W Railroad Depot/Museum. For info call Fred Lanfear, OHS President: (607) 821-1223 or email: Museum@OxfordNY.com . On the web: Museum.OxfordNY.com .
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Caption: Bob and Trish Kane, covered bridge enthusiasts, will present an informative program on Theodore Burr at the Oxford Historical Society, October 6th at 7 PM.
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OXFORD - Tuesday, October 6th, the Oxford Historical Society (OHS) will present a very interesting and informative program by Bob and Trish Kane, noted covered bridge enthusiasts from Sherburne, titled, "Theodore Burr and His Bridges".
Architects, bridge society members, students, and history lovers, this program is for you! The Kanes have been enlightening people all over with their photographic tour of the 33 remaining New York State covered bridges. Now they are honing in on bridge designer and builder, Theodore Burr, who came to live in Oxford in 1792.
Theodore Burr is known as one of the "Fathers of American Bridge Building" and Inventor of the Burr Arch Truss, but what else do we know? Some facts are clouded in mystery. There are conflicting dates for his year of birth and place of death. Do we know what he looked like? How did he come up with the idea for his bridge supports and how (basically) does the truss work? Where were his bridges built, how many, and do any of his bridges still exist?
For the first time, Bob and Trish Kane are sharing information and artifacts from their Burr collection amassed over many years. Research has been gathered for a book, along with help from Oxford’s Historian, Charlotte Stafford. This presentation will begin promptly at 7 PM at the Oxford Depot-Museum. There is no admission charge, and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
The Oxford Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural organization whose goal is to preserve and share Oxford's history with the community. The OHS Depot-Museum, an authentic D L & W railroad depot built in 1914, is located at 1 Depot Street, Oxford, NY.
Directions: from the traffic light in the Oxford Village center, turn southeast on to Main Street, then take the first right (after the Fire House) onto Fort Hill Park. Make a left (pass by the middle school), onto Merchant Street and drive 1/10 mile. See the OHS Museum sign/ make a right on Depot Street where you’ll see the D L & W Railroad Depot/Museum. For info call Fred Lanfear, OHS President: (607) 821-1223 or email: Museum@OxfordNY.com . On the web: Museum.OxfordNY.com .
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Caption: Bob and Trish Kane, covered bridge enthusiasts, will present an informative program on Theodore Burr at the Oxford Historical Society, October 6th at 7 PM.
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