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Work is nearly finished on clean up of debris and removal of the trusses and other reuseable parts of the bridge. They are being stored in a nearby barn. Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2008 |
My son is one of a few men from New Castle Correctional Facility helping get the Bridge out of the water. Each night I talk with him he is so excited on the progress being made he says it can be rebuilt. He also says how wonderful the nice people of moscow are and how well they treat him. He wants to thank them very much for letting him have this chance to help save a part of History.
As his mother I thank you for your kindness, its very hard work but the rewards will be many.
Did you get any photos of the bridge after the tornado hit?
The overhead picture of the bridge in the water appears to show the trusses somewhat intact. I would not count out on Rush County Heritage getting it rebuilt. It can and has been done.
I very much regret to inform anyone reading this but, as of last night, June 3, 2008, the Moscow covered bridge was totally destroyed by a tornado. Along with many area homes and other historical buildings. There were some injuries and as I write this the extent of those injuries are unknown. I live 1 1/2 miles from this bridge site and am very sadden by the structure's passing. It had survived 122 years. It will be sorely missed.
