Chuck Napoli sent me a copy of the letter from Grey Williams of the New Castle Landmark Advisory Committee addressed to Supervisor Janet Wells.
If you are wondering what all the fuss is about, Mr. Williams has done an excellent job of describing why it is so important to preserve the character of the historic Chappaqua Bridge.
Here’s a clip from the letter:
Ever since 1930, The Quaker Street bridge has been a major focal point of Chappaqua – a centerpiece of its downtown. It was considered a model of innovation and progress when it was first opened, and over the decades it has become a familiar and well-loved landmark. We recognize that replacing the part of it over the railroad and Allen Place require meeting basic current safety standards. Nevertheless, we believe that efforts should be made to preserve what we can of this important part of our heritage. We hope that the Town Board agrees, and will support these recommendations in negotiating with the State Department of Transportation.
For more information on the bridge and the town’s plan for it, click here.
