Grant Voaden’s collection of Mill photos at the York County Heritage Trust contains a, circa 1900, Diehl Mill Landscape Photo. The right side of the photo includes the Diehl Mill Road Covered Bridge that spanned Mill Creek; separating Spring Garden Township (in the foreground) from Springettsbury Township (in the background).
On July 26th, 2015, I began my 4th year of YorksPast. The first three years of YorksPast, represent 653 posts; which averages 4.2 posts per week. Readership remains at record levels. Thanks to everyone for your continuing interest in the subjects I write about. At the beginning of every month,
One of the Types of Railroad Bridges once located at the site of Black Bridge I recently discovered a copy of the Sixth Annual Report of the Northern Central Railway Co. for the Year 1860. The Supervisor’s Report, dated January 1st, 1861, from the Road Department provides some interesting details
This notice in the June 18, 1875, issue of the York Daily is the earliest reference I’ve found with the “black bridge” name of the bridge that carries trains over the Codorus Creek as railroad traffic moves between York and Emigsville. This bridge is a prominent feature viewable from the
For the third month in a row YorksPast readership continued at a high level. Thanks to all my loyal readers. It was nice to meet several of my readers while touring the French frigate Hermione when it was docked in Annapolis; enjoyed your feedback. At the beginning of every month,
Today, Black Bridge carries trains over the Codorus Creek as railroad traffic moves between York and Emigsville. This bridge is a prominent feature viewable from the new section of the rail trail, recently opened in Springettsbury Township. The August 11th, 1863, issue of The Adams Sentinel tells about the Northern
YorksPast readership continued at high level during May. Thanks to all my loyal readers. At the beginning of every month, I’m sharing with my readers the top 10 posts from the previous month. These are your favorites during May 2015: Eagle Nest within 700-feet of Route 30 The newly opened
Mark commented to my post How Black Bridge got its Name, and questioned, “How did the truss Black Bridge compare to the truss bridges that used to be across the Codorus in York?” My short answer was, “They were of a truss type, however those bridges from the 20th Century
Black Bridge carries trains over the Codorus Creek as railroad traffic moves between York and Emigsville. This bridge is a prominent feature viewable from the new section of the rail trail, recently opened in Springettsbury Township. A railroad bridge was first built at this location in 1848 and was initially
Black Bridge carries trains over the Codorus Creek as railroad traffic moves between York and Emigsville. A railroad bridge was first built at this location in 1848. In this postcard view of Black Bridge, the photographer is standing in Manchester Township and looking across the Codorus Creek into Springettsbury Township.