Tag: Esch’s Spur Bridge
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Major Update on Pudden/Esch’s Spur Bridge
Plans are apparently underway to replace the historic Pudden/Esch’s Spur Bridge. Reports are also being floated that there may be plans in the future to replace Cowley’s Rock Creek stone bridge as well.
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Dexter: Cowley’s Stone Bridge Capital
Dexter is an area in Cowley County with a strong stone bridge heritage, many such structures remaining. Couple this with the local candy company and beautiful scenery, and the Dexter area is well worth touring.
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Esch’s Spur Bridge: Its Legacy
Due to recent concerns over the possible demolition of the Esch’s Spur Bridge, we are publishing this article on what makes this Cowley County bridge unique and whether it can be fixed.
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Cowley’s Grouse Creek Stone Arch Bridges Part 2: The Legacy
Cowley County, Kansas built numerous stone arch bridges over Grouse Creek, which were particularly suited to and popular in the area.
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The Weak Point of an Arch: The Arch Faces
The weakest point of an arch are the faces, for these faces are vulnerable to impacts and improper design can lead to the arch being destroyed.
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Pudden Bridge (Esch’s Spur Bridge): History and Heritage
We have released a detailed account of the unique history of Pudden Bridge, the famous triple-arch stone bridge near Dexter, Cowley County, Kansas.
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Multi-Span Arch Bridges
Mutli-span stone arch bridges can be modestly challenging to build, but open up several possibilities for increasing waterway, if planned correctly.
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On the Stone Arch Bridges of Cowley County, Kansas
While Cowley County neither was the first nor the most prolific stone arch building region in Kansas, it’s famous for its massive stone arch bridges.
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Update on Esch’s Spur Bridge
An update on the triple arch Esch’s Spur Bridge (Pudden Bridge) in Cowley County, Kansas mentioning severe damage sustained to the middle arch.
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