[MassHistPres] Historic Bridge Restoration

[Marcia Starkey]

Please post replies to this message, and perhaps MassHighway's Cultural 
Resource staff could be consulted as well. thank you, Marcia Starkey, 
Greenfield
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Maggie Rosa" <maggierosa at adelphia.net>
To: <masshistpres at cs.umb.edu>
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 10:07 AM
Subject: [MassHistPres] Historic Bridge Restoration


> The A. Piatt Andrew bridge on Rte 128 leading into Gloucester is slated 
> for
> $8.5 million in repairs.
>
> The bridge, which is listed on the State Inventory of Historic Structures
> and which spans the Annisquam River, was built in 1950 and greatly 
> impacted
> travel to and from Gloucester. Prior to the bridge being built there was
> only one road leading into Gloucester  and Rockport, namely Rte 127 across
> the Blyman bridge, also know as the cut bridge.
>
> In recent years, after a number of suicides, a cyclone fence was added to
> the structure. This fencing is very ugly and detracts from the beauty of 
> the
> bridge and the magnificent views of the Annisquam River.
>
> Does anybody know of less offensive alternatives to cyclone fencing that
> would retain the safety feature?
>
> Thanks
>
> Maggie
>
>
> Maggie Rosa
> Chair, Gloucester Historical Commission
> 26 Fort Hill Ave
> Gloucester, MA 01930
>
> Tel: 978-281-1871
> Cell Phone: 781-956-3214
>
> E-mail: maggierosa at adelphia.net
>
>
>
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