Pier RR Covered Bridge Needs Matching Funds
The Newport Historical Society is raising money for a $100,000, 20% grant match (grant is for $500,000) for fire suppression and repairs for the Pier Railroad Covered Bridge, WGN 29-10-03.
If you can help, donations can be sent to The Pier Bridge Preservation Project, c/o Sugar River Savings Bank, PO Box 569, Newport, NH 03773. They are planning some fundraising events and they have many Pier Bridge items for sale.
All items listed below are sponsored by the Newport Historical Society, P O Box 413, Newport NH 03773 and proceeds will go to the Pier Bridge Preservation Project fundraising for the $100,000 grant match. Email Jacqueline Cote, Treasurer and Fundraising Chair at ljcote@iglide.net or phone (603) 863-3105. If you desire, I will email you pictures of the items that you are interested in. Include in the email any questions that you may have. Shipping charges are not included in the prices quoted. Please send zip code for shipping charges. Please specify if insurance is desired.
| Item | Item Name | Description | Price |
| 1 | Corbin Covered Bridge print | Overall print dimensions 16” x 20”, with drawing dimensions 10 ¾” x 13 ¾”, sketch rendering of bridge. Bridge was destroyed by arson in 1993 and rebuilt in 1994. Print is signed by artist D. Gyles and numbered. 500 copies printed. | $5.00 |
| 2 | Bronze covered bridge pin | 1” long x ¾” high great detail | $5.00 |
| 3 | Corbin Covered Bridge By Sharon Christie | Hardcover children’s book, each page beautifully illustrated, telling the story of the Corbin bridge, its fate by fire and the rebuilding and what the bridge meant to the community. A wonderful story for children. 21 pages. | $20.00 |
| 4 | Video – The Corbin Bridge, Spanning Generations by Media Tech, filmed by Dick Creterola | Documents the rebuilding of the Corbin covered bridge during 1994 after being destroyed by fire. Wonderful documentary of rebuilding process from start to finish and dedication. Approximately 18 minutes. | $10.00 |
| 5 | Book – The Rebuilding of the Corbin Covered Bridge in Newport, New Hampshire By Patrick | O’Grady. Soft cover, (8 ½ x 11), 96 pages, 137 photos, story of the townspeople’s efforts to replicate the bridge and the details of reconstruction process. An absolute must-have for any covered bridge fan. Unsigned & signed copies available. | $15.00/$20.00 |
| 6 | Corbin Covered Bridge postcard | 5 for $1 | |
| 7 | Booklet, The Covered Bridges of Sullivan County and Surrounding Area | Sharon Christie, Editor, published by the Newport Historical Society. 26 pages of commentary, pictures and information on 22 covered bridges. | $0.25 |
| 8 | Bumper Sticker | I ♥ Covered Bridges | $1.50 |
| 9 | Color print of original painting of Pier Railroad Covered Bridge, matted ready to frame | Overall dimensions are 16” X 20”, print area 10” x 13 ½”. Available in royal blue matte or light blue matte. Signed by local artist, Barbara Huff. Available also matted under glass with gold frame. | $30.00/$59.00 |
| 10 | Framed, color print of original painting of Pier Railroad Covered Bridge | Matted under glass with gold frame. (smaller version of item 9 above) Overall dimensions are 13” x 16”, print area is 7 ½” x 9 ½”. | $43.00 |
| 11 | Ceramic, white 11 oz mug | Graphic image of Pier Railroad Covered Bridge on front with information about the bridge on the back, all in black. Striking! | $5.00 |
| 12 | Note cards | Cream stock note cards and envelopes with graphic image of Pier Railroad Covered Bridge on the front with detailed information about the bridge on the back. Inside is blank for message. Package of 5 | $2.50 |
| 13 | Tee-Shirts | Pier Bridge graphic logo small image on front left side. Full size image on the back. Graphics in black. Shirt is stone. Excellent quality, no shrinkage. Available in small, medium, large, X-Large or XX-Large. | $10.00/$11.00XXL |
| 14 | Long Sleeve Tee Shirt | Pier Bridge graphic logo, small image on front left side. Full size image on the back. Graphics in black. Shirt color is stone. Excellent quality, no shrinkage. Available in small, medium, large, X-Large or XX-Large. | $18.00/$19.00XXL |
| 15 | Sweatshirt | Pier Bridge graphic logo, small image on front left side. Full size image on the back. Graphics in black. Shirt color is stone. Excellent quality, no shrinkage. Available in small, medium, large, X-Large or XX-Large | $30.00/$32.00XXL |
| 16 | Pencil sketch print of the Wright’s Covered Railroad Bridge by Shelley Dole | This is the other railroad covered bridge located in Newport just ¾ mile down stream of the Pier Bridge. There is very little available on the Wright’s Bridge. The bridge is named for S. K. Wright who sold the right-of-way in 1871 to the Sugar River Railroad. Overall dimensions approximately 13½” x 16½”. Sketch area is 9” x 12”. Matted in black. Striking! Signed by the artist and created specifically for this project. The original sketch will reside at the Newport Historical Society Museum. | $20.00 |
| 17 | Hand painted Christmas ornament of the Pier Railroad Covered Bridge | 3” ball, front half with rendering of The Pier Bridge, back has “Pier Railroad Covered Bridge, Newport, NH – 1906 – 2006. Absolutely Gorgeous! Signed by the artist, a school teacher in Maine. Packed in special box surrounded by bubble Wrap. | $11.00 |
| 18 | Very Important Announcement: Available in February DVD Documentary on the Pier & Wright’s Railroad Covered Bridges | Interviews of experts in the field of railroad covered bridges, commentary from the railroad men who were conductors and engineers on the Claremont & Concord Railroad during the 1950’s – 1970’s, and much more. Documenting history at its finest!! Don’t miss this one. Reservations being taken for The DVD or join us for “Dinner at the Theatre” – A Premier showing of the DVD coming in February. | $20.00 |
