Thomas Mill Covered Bridge, Philadelphia

Name: Thomas Mill Covered Bridge
Address: Philadelphia, United States

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Thomas Mill Covered Bridge, Philadelphia

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The Thomas Mill Covered Bridge, aka the Thomas Mill Bridge or the Thomas Mill Road Covered Bridge, is a historic, single-span, wooden covered bridge across the Wissahickon Creek in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ()

Built: 1855 (169 years ago)Coordinates: 40°4'19"N, 75°13'32"W

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Upper Northwest (Wissahickon Park)Philadelphia United States

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Thomas Mill Covered Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philadelphia Cricket Club, Morris Arboretum, Woodmere Art Museum, Vanna Venturi House.

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Park
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