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PRESS RELEASE
Bridge of Lions and Temporary Bridge Closed



Luke Kline, age 4 celebrates the closing of the Bridge of Lions for rehabilitation, Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 7:07pm

Welcome to the Save Our Bridge web site
The Bridge of Lions is a Mediterranean style bascule bridge located in the heart of the National Historic Landmark District of St. Augustine, Florida, the nations oldest continuously occupied European settlement. The bridge, built in the Florida boom of the 1920's, with its graceful arches, tile-roofed towers and marble lions statues is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1976 it was recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the most significant bridges in Florida and in 1997 it was placed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's list of "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Structures".


Save Our Bridge
P.O. Box 665
St. Augustine, FL 32085