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Holliwell Bridge, Winterset

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Holliwell Bridge is a wooden covered bridge in Madison County, Iowa. It was built over the Middle River in 1880 by Benton Jones.The bridge is no longer in use, but was renovated and restored in 1995 at a cost of $225,000. It is featured in the film The Bridges of Madison County. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.Photo gallery

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• By tallahasseeFBC

  マディソン郡のCovered Bridgeのうち，移設されずに残っている1橋です。主構がアーチ状になっているところと床板のアレンジに特徴があります。川の上に架かっている姿はやはり素晴らしい。  more »

  One of the Covered Bridges in Madison County remains unrelocated. There is a feature in the arrangement of the floorboard and where the main structure is arched. The appearance over the river is still wonderful.
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• By Sara H

  Try to go when it won't be crowded with other visitors. I went on a Wednesday afternoon, but there was a group of people standing and talking right in front of the bridge that would not move. I had to...  more »

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• By Lee Jones

  Part of the Bridges of Madison County tour. The history of the covered bridges is interesting enough. They're beautiful and well maintained in mostly rural settings a short drive from Des Moines. Well worth the trip and a great way to spend the day in the beautiful Iowa countryside. If I ever get back to the area I'll definitely make the time to do this again.

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• By Charley Clarissa

  The water and serene setting of this bridge was just a great detour for a drive home. We couldn't stay long, but they were helpful with information about the bridges at the cidery. It's and excellent place for photos.

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