Excellent information. I just rode by there yesterday on my motorcycle while exploring MB's gravel roads. I wish I had watched your video two days ago.
There is another similar bridge up on hwy 10 before the turn off into Duck Mountain at hwy 367 on the east side in a pasture. This bridge is also in a state of decay. These old bridges certainly had a beauty to them that is not found in modern Manitoba bridges.
I would love if you guys came to explore the section of wagon trail that lies upon my land. Was the old wagon trail which lead from Winnipeg, through the central prairies towards Brandon.
A fine presentation. I’m wondering when the concrete bridge was replaced by the landfill? I’m hoping that those with memories of this structure might comment.
The second bridge is so much more beautiful than what we tend to do today by just putting in a bunch of soil and gravel, putting through pipes and calling it a day.
The earthen bridge with culverts doesn't even look like the water will flow unless at high water levels. The culverts grade looks to be too high for stream to flow. Wouldn't surprise me... This is how we do things in Manitoba.
Amazing the amount of physical work went into developing the country that most don’t appreciate. The $6000 bridge would now cost more than $6 million today?
The concrete used back in those days wasn't built with the same quality materials as it is now. You'll see this on any structures of this period till about the late '40's early '50's.
It's shame that some form of preservation can't be undertaken to save, if not restore, those old pieces of history. You don't see that attention to detail in modern construction anymore.
Actually a first generation bridge would have been built of stones and mortar, possible that pile of stones between the road and Margret bridge. It would have been for horse and carriage and not half as wide as a road bridge. Side note there was a large number or whistle stop towns that were once huge. I know of two. Giroux and glass. Giroux had three hotels, schools, stores, newspaper. What is now left of glass has an old gas station/shop and may not even have road signs anymore. About a mile away on a farm is the towns grainary/silo/elevator. Back till about 1960-70 farmer only had to haul their grains ten miles at most because that was how far apart the water and coal stops were for steam engines. There was also a canal that ran from about falcon lake to Winnipeg for logging. Not sure when it was. Part of the canal still exists in east Braintree.
This channel is turning me into a history dork... thank you!
Excellent information. I just rode by there yesterday on my motorcycle while exploring MB's gravel roads. I wish I had watched your video two days ago.
Thank you for making Manitoba a more interesting place to live, work and visit!
Jeepers. I was married just down the road in Dunrea, I've been to Margaret plenty of times, but never knew the bridge was there. Thanks for this
I live only a short walking distance from that bridge, An amazing piece of architectural history.
What a treat, found you folks today and will be checking out ALL your postings.
Very cool! Thanks for all your hard work ❤️
Very well presented. Glad I stumbled across this.
I love these episodes. Manitoba has a rich history. I was just in Ninette.
gosh i love learning about the history in my own backyard and seeing old maps like youve got!
There is another similar bridge up on hwy 10 before the turn off into Duck Mountain at hwy 367 on the east side in a pasture. This bridge is also in a state of decay. These old bridges certainly had a beauty to them that is not found in modern Manitoba bridges.
This is really cool! Thanks for sharing.
From Winnipeg
I would love if you guys came to explore the section of wagon trail that lies upon my land.
Was the old wagon trail which lead from Winnipeg, through the central prairies towards Brandon.
A similar bridge but much longer was the bridge at Treesbank. Unfortunately it was destroyed by high water in 2011.
A fine presentation. I’m wondering when the concrete bridge was replaced by the landfill?
I’m hoping that those with memories of this structure might comment.
Interesting video. Thanks : )
I live to explore places like this. Good stuff!
Thank you so much for this educational find!
Interesting video. Definitely worth subscribing. Thanks
a "first generation crossing" is usually a river ford.
do you know anything about a metis (half breed) farmer in st agathe borne 1876 nicknamed Canada Vandal
he was my grand father
Theres 2 more bridges similar to this one that i know of in the RM of Portage.They were built around the same time. They were named Rainbow Bridge.
And I know where both of them are. 1911 and 1912.
Yes,always visit Rainbow Bridge,beautiful!!
Hmm. I know where one is. Will have to find the other this summer
@@crazycoyote9732so where r they
In Manitoba,between Newton and Oakville
The second bridge is so much more beautiful than what we tend to do today by just putting in a bunch of soil and gravel, putting through pipes and calling it a day.
The earthen bridge with culverts doesn't even look like the water will flow unless at high water levels. The culverts grade looks to be too high for stream to flow. Wouldn't surprise me... This is how we do things in Manitoba.
I’m assuming that the school was named for Ayr, Scotland because so many of Manitoba’s settlers at that time came from the area?
Amazing the amount of physical work went into developing the country that most don’t appreciate. The $6000 bridge would now cost more than $6 million today?
The concrete used back in those days wasn't built with the same quality materials as it is now. You'll see this on any structures of this period till about the late '40's early '50's.
It's shame that some form of preservation can't be undertaken to save, if not restore, those old pieces of history. You don't see that attention to detail in modern construction anymore.
You didn't talk about the first bridge.
Not surprised the lower concrete is in good shape as it’s protected from water from above…
Hidden manitoba .........under snow 8 months of the year
I’m 65 and never seen it under snow for 8 months yet. Winters can be long but 8 is a slight exaggeration.
If you go here watch out for the crazy homeless man who baths under there. Not joking haha I live in this tiny village
Actually a first generation bridge would have been built of stones and mortar, possible that pile of stones between the road and Margret bridge. It would have been for horse and carriage and not half as wide as a road bridge.
Side note there was a large number or whistle stop towns that were once huge. I know of two. Giroux and glass. Giroux had three hotels, schools, stores, newspaper. What is now left of glass has an old gas station/shop and may not even have road signs anymore. About a mile away on a farm is the towns grainary/silo/elevator.
Back till about 1960-70 farmer only had to haul their grains ten miles at most because that was how far apart the water and coal stops were for steam engines.
There was also a canal that ran from about falcon lake to Winnipeg for logging. Not sure when it was. Part of the canal still exists in east Braintree.