Chiselville Covered Bridge in Sunderland
May 22, 2011
The Chiselville Covered Bridge, built in 1870, spans the Roaring Branch on Sunderland Hill Road in Sunderland. Vermont has about 100 covered bridges, and this Bennington County bridge is one that I always remember in particular.
It must be the sign at the entrance: “One Dollar Fine For Driving Faster Than A Walk On This Bridge.” I also see the Chiselville Covered Bridge whenever I watch “Baby Boom,” the 1987 film with Diane Keaton (I watch this movie more than I care to admit). The bridge was featured in the scene when Diane Keaton’s character leaves New York to move to fictional Hadleyville, Vermont with her daughter.
Polka
Posted at 04:01h, 23 Mayoh so lovely 🙂
Scott
Posted at 14:02h, 23 MayNeat. I’ll have to make a point of checking this one next time I’m up there! Doesn’t look to be that far off of 7a. 🙂
Alyson (New England Living)
Posted at 16:26h, 23 MayI adore covered bridges! Next time I’m in Vermont, I will look for that one!
Erica Houskeeper
Posted at 23:05h, 23 May@Polka – Thanks! It’s such a pretty little bridge.
@Scott – Definitely check it out. It’s not far from Route 7A at all.
@Alyson – The bridge is between Manchester and Arlington, and it’s easy to find. Hope you’re doing well.
matthew houskeeper
Posted at 13:13h, 30 MayI didn’t realize that was the bridge used in Baby Boom.
Erica Houskeeper
Posted at 01:23h, 31 May@Matt – You should watch the movie with Jeanne! I’m sure she would love to see it again 🙂