Re: (rshsdepot) FW: Flagler's Seven Mile Bridge

["seth bramson" <sbramson_@_bellsouth.net>]

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Camp, Mark J." <MCamp_@_utnet.utoledo.edu>
To: <rshsdepot_@_lists.railfan.net>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:40 AM
Subject: (rshsdepot) FW: Flagler's Seven Mile Bridge


> 
> Anyone able to provide some advise to Debbie
> 
> Mark J. Camp  

>>>About what?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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