CONTACT INFORMATION
Kitty Henderson
Executive Director
P.O. BOX 66245
Austin, Texas 78766
PH: 512.407.8898
FAX: 512.472-0740






HOW TO SAVE A
HISTORIC BRIDGE

The Historic Bridge Foundation is a national advocacy organization for the preservation of historic bridges in the United States.

We offer support to all persons interested in bridge preservation through:

  • Service as a clearinghouse for information on the preservation of historic bridges via a website, electronic newsletters or alerts, and directory of consultants

  • Identification of and communication with individuals and groups interested in the preservation of historic bridges

  • Consultation with public officials to devise reasonable alternatives to demolishing or adversely affecting historic bridges

  • Development of educational programs to promote awareness of historic bridge

Board Members
Joan Adam, Missouri
James Cooper, Indiana 
Melinda Luna, Texas
Vern Mesler, Michigan

Ex-Officio
Kate Johnson, Texas

Advisory Board Members
Stephen Buonopone, Pennsylvania
Eric DeLony, New Mexico
David Fischetti, North Carolina
Abba Lichtenstein, Washington D.C.
Patrick Sparks, Texas
Jim Steely, Arizona
Jim Stewart, New York




 
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    PROJECT PLANNING FOR
    METAL TRUSS BRIDGES

    A power point presentation by Patrick Harshbarger on integrating assessments of historical significance into project planning for metal truss bridges.
  • HISTORICALLY SENSITIVE
    REHABILITATION

    To “save” a bridge has mean't a lot of different things to different folk . . .


    Craftsman's Corner

    My approach to the restoration of a historic metal truss bridge is to restore as much of the original material as possible . . .

    The Historic Bridge Alliance is a community of engineers, preservationists, historians, and other public and private sector members promoting effective practices in . . .

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