(rshsdepot) FW: Flagler's Seven Mile Bridge

["Camp, Mark J." <MCamp_@_utnet.utoledo.edu>]

Anyone able to provide some advise to Debbie

Mark J. Camp  

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From: lovedinthekeys_@_netscape.net [mailto:lovedinthekeys@netscape.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 5:36 PM
To: Camp, Mark J.
Subject: Flagler's Seven Mile Bridge


Hello Professor Camp:

  My name is Debbie Love and I am a member of the nonprofit group "Save 
Old Seven Mile" in the Florida Keys. We are a grass roots group of 
folks who are determined to save and restore one of the last original 
railroad bridges of Flagler's, "Eighth Wonder". Our website, 
www.savethesevenmile.org has information about what we are trying to 
accomplish.

  About 3 years ago, FDOT prepared a study on several alternatives to 
address the degradation of the only actively used bridge in the Florida 
Keys (span connecting Marathon with Pigeon Key). The DOT engineers 
prepared several scenarios and pledged 16 million in funds to its 
rehab. However, last November, FDOT decided the only truly cost 
effective solution was the destruction of the bridge and a the 
construction of a modern replacement. While they are still willing to 
spend up to 16 million, it will be up to the foundation to find the 
additional funding necessary to rehabilitate this national landmark. 
Therefore, we are contacting railroad and bridge enthusiastics who 
would be willing to lend their support/time/talent to preserve an 
important part of history.

  If possible, we would appreciate any words of wisdom you may have for 
our organization. Thank you in advance for your kind assistance.

 Debbie Love
 Board Director
 Seven Old Seven Mile Foundation


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