At A Glance: McCourtie Park
This bridge, constructed entirely of concrete carved to look like wood, is a good example of the sculpture form known as “faux bois”. Translated literally from the French words, examples of “false wood” can be found all over the world-even here in Michigan. There is a park in my greater neighborhood devoted to this art form; lucky for me. McCourtie Park, in Hillsdale County, in the Irish Hills, is a folly of the best sort-built in the 1930″s by a man who made his living in the cement business.
beautiful open bridge
covered bridge
faux bois rails that become a bench
faux bois roof detail
side detail
faux bois planks
bridge
flat bridge
bridge house
Posted on: August 8, 2009 8 Comments