Every bridge along the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut is 1930’s Art Deco. Each bridge is different, and a piece of art. I had my iPhone on the dashboard of the car, hoping to capture some beauties.
Winged Victory is a popular favorite.
This is my personal favorite for the pure art. Scroll in. Big wow!
The bridge’s end columns are magnificent.
Art Deco at it’s best.
The trip had many other bridges. All were very different. Each was beautiful in their own way. I couldn’t help but think about the commonalities with people. We are all different and beautiful in our own way.
The Delaware Memorial Bridge is tall and majestic.
This bridge in Annapolis, Maryland is so pretty.
A golden wonder across the Delaware canal.
The best part of our journey was bridging the years with dear friends, hubby’s Commanding Officer in the Navy back in the 70’s and his wonderful wife. They came to our wedding in 1976. We keep in touch.
Long live bridges.
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
It should always be bridges and not walls!
I agree!!
Yes!
Wonderful bridges!!
I think so, too! 🙂
I find bridges fascinating, and walking over them or goping under them. I especially love Art Deco.
They are quite beautiful!
Great to see still you in touch with old friends after so long.
I was happy to enlarge the photos of those wonderful Art Deco bridges, my favourite style! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
It was really good to see old friends. You should have seen me hanging over the dashboard to get photos. I love Art Deco, too!
I love bridges, Jennie – all shapes and sizes. I also appreciate old friends. This is a lovely post.
Thank you, Dan!
Thank you, Dan! I love bridges, too. And old friends. 🙂
Love these – and all around where you live. Too cool.
The bond between your hubby and his former Commanding Officer is touching.
They are really cool, Laura. And the bond is truly special!
Wonderful! Wonderful! Bridges and more bridges! I love this theme. By the way, that is a great reunion photo. You’re always smiling , big time, Jennie, and it’s contagious. You’re having a nice summer, I can see. Take care.
I’m so glad you like the post, Steve. Bridges are wonderful. Am I always smiling? That’s a good thing. 😀
What amazing bridges. Thanks for the great photos. And how wonderful to keep in youch with long-time friends!
Thanks so much, Darlene. It is wonderful. 🙂
I am fascinated with bridges. We have a unique bridge here in the Low Country. Very interesting to watch huge ships pass under the bridge. There is also a nice park near the bridge.
It sounds wonderful!
Beautiful bridges, Jennie. I never tire of photographing bridges.
Me, too. Thank you, Jean.
I have seen some beautiful bridges around the world. London has some really interesting ones!
I have seen photos of the bridges in London. What a treat to see them in person.
I lived in London for 12 years and still work there so I’ve spent loads of time crossing bridges.
Wonderful!
The bridges are all gorgeous but the first is my favourite! You’re right- they’re a good metaphor for people:)
I’m so glad you liked them, AJ. They really are a metaphor for children.
Beautiful details, and originality on those bridges. Great post of these bridges and old, and dear friends.
Thank you, Deborah. I agree! 🙂
Bridges have it made in every way. The designs are interesting and varied, they connect things, and they provide a path to other opportunities.
You said it well, Anneli!
Tnx, Jennie.
You’re welcome, Anneli.
I am most impressed by the lack of cars on the Merritt during any time in July!
I think I was craning my body to get shots that didn’t have as many cars. Ha!
Aha!
🙂
These are fantastic bridges. So much talent in the design and building of them.
And Long live my Favourite Teacher, (that’s You, Jennie)!
The bridges are really Beautiful! How, Often we miss the Beauty in the Uncommon and Unexpected places! Our loss.
I also liked what Opher wrote:
‘Bridges and not walls!’
Thank you! 🙂
I have never looked at bridges the way you do and now I see them in a whole new light. I’ve always been a little afraid of them. But bridges are good things, walls not so much. Portland. OR is a city of bridges. I think I will appreciate them more now. Taking you to see special people makes them all the better.
Thank you for taking the Merritt Parkway bridge photos for us! Much appreciated.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
🙂
The bridges are beautiful, but the bridges between friends are the best.
Absolutely! 🙂
These bridges are wonderful, and bringing people together. Great story, with wonderful images. Have a beautiful weekend! Michael
Thank you, Michael. Happy weekend to you!
Wow! They’re so beautiful, I love art deco
I do, too! Thank you so much.