Ledyard Bridge, Now in Color
An old email-only puzzle, colorized and pinned to its spot.
Jigsaw for May 24, 2026: Ledyard Bridge, Now in Color
View looking south at the Ledyard Bridge probably in the later 1800s. This was originally a “pre-Curioustorian” email-only puzzle, over a year old. I had it colorized; some people find it more engaging. Probably not Historians, though!
Note Mt. Ascutney in the far background and Lewiston just to the right of the bridge.
I found the now-wooded location by reconnoitering. (Or is that “connoitering” since I was doing it for the first time?). It’s on a dramatic knob just west of the railroad crossing on River Road in Norwich.
Worth noting: stand there today and you see exactly nothing of the bridge. The trees have closed the view entirely. Mother Nature bats last.
Original b/w Photo
For more on the Ledyard Bridge, see Dave Calloway's excellent post in the Norwich Times.
Cameron Cross
As the Park Steward at Pine Park, we have installed a bench on the riverbank that gives you a similar view of the current Ledyard Bridge but from the New Hampshire side. Take a walk on the River Trail and sit on our bench for the view down the river.
i like the colorization of the bridge but appreciate the the link to the b&w photo. too bad the view today has changed so much but things are always changing.