The National Trust for Historic Places recently came out with a new list of endangered places. Can't say I usually pay that much attention to their lists, but this time there are two that I am quite familiar with - one right in our own back yard so to speak - the bridge that goes over the Mighty Mo in Atchison. It is hard to know what to preserve - this bridge is unique but definitely needs some updating. There has been a lot of debate about where to put a new bridge. It will be interesting to see what happens - at least being on the list may keep the state from doing something really obtuse.
The other one I had the pleasure of visiting on the Riha honeymoon and having my first "Spa" experience complete with mineral waters, steam bath and massage. It is rather ironic since I grew up in a "spa" town but the townfolk didn't do "the baths". Old Hot Springs is worth saving - it is a unique area. I'm glad I visited and probably would never have thought to visit it on my own.
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Yes, that is the bridge - I hope they save the bridge, too, but are able to someway add or modify so one feels more comfortable traveling across it.
Rita - I recall you were a big fan of "Bridges of Madison County". You should have been with me on Tues & Thurs. I was driving to Iowa City and there was an off ramp sign on the interstate for "The Bridges of Madison County" - I'd forgotten the bridges were in Iowa.
Posted by Cynthia | June 13, 2003 10:06 AM
Posted on June 13, 2003 10:06
I love that bridge. I love bridges in general, but that one does have a lot of character.
Posted by Rita | June 10, 2003 6:31 PM
Posted on June 10, 2003 18:31
Thanks for the links...they are very interesting.
Is the bridge in Atchison the one that is fairly close to the Amelia Earhart girlhood home? If so, Stepan and I tried to walk across it to Missouri, but the traffic was fairly heavy and there were no pedestrian facilities. An additional bridge to handle increase traffic volume doesn't seem too unreasonable to me.
I'm not at all surprised that Bathhouse Row is considered endangered. The buildings are beautiful but have been sitting empty for too long. It would be a real shame if They can't come up with alternative uses that would preserve the historic quality of the area.
Posted by Jfer | June 10, 2003 10:42 AM
Posted on June 10, 2003 10:42