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 Illuminate the Blackhawk Bridge |
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We are writing about the "Blackhawk Bridge" in Lansing Iowa, which was
highlighted in the movie "The Straight Story". A group of local
citizens wants to be sure this bridge will stand for many more
generations and celebrate the 70th anniversary of the bridge. The plan
is to highlight this beautiful archetectural structure and install
permanent lights on outer peripheal of the bridge. To date we have
raised just over $18,000 from local donations. The project will cost
$55,000. We have written some grants with no success, due to the fact
we are very small community and the project does not generate permanent
jobs; also the project does not qualify for many grants because the
budget is too small. All of this has been disappointing, but we
continue to be creative and seek support from a variety of people, who
know first hand how fantastic this bridge is.
Questions can be returned to this email address or by calling 319/568-3231. (P.S. The local folks sure got a thrill out of seeing our bridge in the movie!) Bruce ReVoir
the Straight story page | David Lynch main page © Mike Hartmann thecityofabsurdity@yahoo.com |
All donors will be noted on a permanent
sign to be located near the bridge and also honored at a celebration to
be schedule this summer. The goal is to have the lights turned on in
coordination of our towns celebration in August, 2001. Thanks for
listening to our creative and unique project!
