Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge


Another visit to Simsbury's Bridge of Flowers.


Originally designed and built in 1892, the bridge spans 183 feet and carries a 12-foot roadway 18 feet above age Farmington River.  It was replaced by a modern bridge to the north in 1992.


This year's plantings alternate boxes with "warm" colors and boxes in "cool" colors.
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9 comments:

  1. SharonAugust 8, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    How beautiful!

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  2. RedPatAugust 8, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    I remember loving this bridge when you showed it previously, Jack! I still love it! Flowers make our world a better place! ;-)

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  3. Taken For GrantedAugust 8, 2017 at 5:11 PM

    I love the look of old bridges. We have a number around here that have been put on bike paths and trails. Always good to see them put to good use.

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  4. William KendallAugust 8, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    What a pretty bridge!

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  5. Tanya BreeseAugust 8, 2017 at 6:36 PM

    Wow this is beautiful!

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  6. MichelleAugust 8, 2017 at 7:31 PM

    I love these old bridges. Nice to see this one is kept so well.

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  7. HalcyonAugust 9, 2017 at 2:22 AM

    What a great way to beautify the bridge!

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  8. KarlAugust 9, 2017 at 4:50 AM

    Beautiful, decorated with all those flowers !

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  9. jennyfrecklesAugust 11, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    Making a potential eyesore into a treat for the senses.

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