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Wakefield Covered Bridge, Wakefield: See 134 reviews, articles, and 100 photos of Wakefield Covered Bridge, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 16 attractions in Wakefield.
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Villagers resurrected ‘impossible’ bridge project
Aug 2, 2024 · After the original 1915 Wakefield covered bridge was burned in a fire caused by arson, the community rallied together to raise funds to rebuild the bridge. This photograph shows the second span of the new bridge arriving to be placed on old cement pier and abutment.
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The Wakefield covered bridge was built in 1915 at the entrance of the village and was one of the first bridges to link the two shores of the Gatineau River. Sadly, the bridge was completely destroyed by fire in 1984.
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Aug 4, 2015 · In 1984 an attacked the then 70-year-old wooden bridge at Wakefield over the Gatineau river by setting a car on fire at its eastern end. Fortunately it has since been lovingly restored and affords views over the river where on our visit a large group of young people were sunbathing in an island.
A BRIDGE A-BUILDING: REBUILDING THE WAKEFIELD COVERED BRIDGE …
It was caused by arson, a gasoline-soaked car pushed onto the east side of Wakefield’s historic wooden covered bridge and torched, turning the tinder-dry, 70-year-old structure to a roaring inferno within seven minutes.
Wakefield – Covered bridge, hiking trails and lovely cafes
Feb 26, 2023 · Wakefield Covered Bridge. There has been a covered bridge in Wakefield since 1915, but the original bridge, Pont Gendron, was destroyed by fire in 1984. Three years later, a committee of volunteers set out to rebuild the bridge, faithful to the structure of the original one.
A Visit to the Village of Wakefield - Tourisme Outaouais
Sep 30, 2021 · Wakefield covered bridge. The Wakefield covered bridge is a definite must-see. It has great heritage and historical value to Wakefield residents. When the bridge was destroyed by fire in 1984, the people of the community banded together to …
Free Historic Adventure at Wakefield Covered Bridge
Discover history, nature, and community spirit at the iconic Wakefield Covered Bridge in Gatineau - a serene retreat with a story to tell.
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Apr 8, 2023 · The Wakefield Covered Bridge is probably the most famous icon of Wakefield. The bridge was built in 1915 and spans the Gatineau River. Arsonists burned it down in 1984, but the locals raised money to save it, and now it has been fully restored to its former glory.
A Bridge for our Times - Rebuilding the Wakefield Covered Bridge …
A covered bridge was built on the Gatineau River at Grand Remous in 1907 and this was followed by another at Farrellton in 1914, reportedly in response to political pressure spearheaded by the local Catholic Church.