Stone Arch Bridges
Architecture standing the test of time
Kansas has over 200 stone arch bridges. Of all of the Kansas counties, Cowley is arguably the most famous for its stone arch structures. However, Cowley's neighbor, Butler County, has over twenty …
Continue Reading about The Building of the Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas — Part 1
Cowley County, Kansas, is well known for its large stone arch bridges. The county began building stone arch bridges in 1901, after Walter Sharp made clear to the county board that quality stone arch …
Continue Reading about A Cowley County Stone Arch Bridge Before Its Time: The Island Park Bridge
Cowley County is famous for its stone arch bridges. From Dexter’s massive triple-arch Pudden Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places to the tiny, poorly documented Stalter Bridge near Rock, …
Continue Reading about The Story of the Neer Bridge in Cowley County, Kansas
Restoring a stone arch bridge can sometimes be something of a challenge. Often the results are worth the effort. Restoring a stone arch bridge may even cost less than replacing the bridge. The …
Continue Reading about Stone Arch Bridge Restoration and Pudden Bridge: Part 1
