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It's just a small covered bridge tucked away in the quiet town of Stowe, Vermont, built in 1844.

Goldbrook Bridge, or, as most know it, Emily's Bridge, was meant to be nothing more than a crossing over the narrow waters below.

But for over half a century

it's been something else. A place where people report the unexplainable. Cars scratched,

footsteps in the dark, the sounds of wailing echoing through the wooden beams, and the legend

of a girl, Emily, a woman whose tragic death, some say, has bound her spirit to this lonely passageway forever.

But is Emily real? And if she isn't, what is happening here?

Tonight we follow the history, the myths, and the chilling reports of those who dare to visit one of the most haunted sites in Vermont.

I'm Tony Bruske. Let's dig in. Nestled in the serene landscape of Stowe, Vermont, the gold-brook-covered bridge stands as a testament to 19th century engineering and local craftsmanship.

Constructed in 1844 by John W. Smith, this 48-and-a-half-foot-long bridge

employs the Howe Trust Design, a relatively new architectural innovation at the time, patented in 1840.

Notably, it remains the only surviving 19th century covered bridge in Vermont

utilizing this particular trust system while still serving public roadway traffic.

For decades, the bridge functioned as a vital crossing over Goldbrook,

facilitating the daily movements of Stowe's residents and contributing

to the area's economic development. Its wooden structure, complemented by a gabled metal roof

and vertical board siding, has weathered the passage of time, earning it a place on the

National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

The moniker, Emily's Bridge, emerged in local folklore between the late 1960s and early 70s.

The legend tells of a young woman named Emily, who, after being jilted by her lover,

met a tragic end at the bridge, either through suicide or a fatal accident.

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