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It was a pleasure to write a book about Bartram Covered Bridge. The more that we researched, the more interesting the story became. The conclusion we came to: Bartram Covered Bridge is a jewel which has been saved by a community and needs to be preserved for our descendants. Its walls have witnessed decades upon decades of history. We have tried to chronicle this history. We hope that you enjoy the trip over the bridge.

We wish to first thank those in the community from the 1930’s to the present, who had the civic passion, foresight and the courage to speak out and act to restore Bartram Covered Bridge to life. Many are not here to receive our acknowledgments and thanks. We ask that their families receive our gratitude on their behalf.

Next, thanks to The Newtown Square Historical Preservation Society for sponsoring this book, and for the members, all volunteers, particularly the Bartram Bridge Joint Preservation Board, who have given lots of inspiration and hard work to preserve the historical icons in our midst. All proceeds from the sale of this book will go toward the future preservation of Bartram Covered Bridge. In addition to the authors, a number of local residents assisted as editorial staff including James Kisela, John Garvey, Kerk Farrell and Judith Radano. Janice Ramsay Elston and Sid Elston have been a tremendous resource assisting as advisors to the book. Selected artists’ work is included in this book and we appreciate their permission to use their work.

In addition we would like to thank the following: Diane Rofini (Librarian) and Pamela Powell (Photo Archivist) at Chester County Historical Society (West Chester, PA); Margaret Johnson at the Delaware County Historical Society (Chester and Media, PA), the Newtown and Willistown Township Board of Supervisors, Township Managers and staff; Jonathan Stayer and Josh Stahlman at the Pennsylvania State Archives, PA Historical & Museum Commission in Harrisburg, PA; Karen Marshall (Heritage Preservation Coordinator) at Chester County Parks & Recreation; Kim Bucklaw (Assistant Archivist) and Cliff Parker (Archivist) at the Chester County Archives & Records Department; Samuel Paley Library at Temple University (Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Archives); Tom Walczak (designer of Bartram Bridge patch), Robert Kuether and Jim Smedley at the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of PA; Jim Stanton of Newtown Square who has painted the bridge at his cost; and local historian Jack Grant of Newtown Square.

Sincerely,

George D. Conn, Christopher P. Driscoll, Eric D. Gerst and Douglas P. Humes