Last night the city of Victoria unveiled its plans for replace Victoria’s iconic Johnson Street Bridge (The Blue Bridge).
Times Colonist: Victoria Council Seeks Public Opinion on Three Bridge Options
Most people I talk to around the Zone radio station don’t seem to care for the old Blue Bridge and are excited to have something new go up. Local Victoria historian Ross Crockford wants to preserve the old one. OK Ross, I’ll bite, why should we preserve the Johnson Street Bridge?
Download and Listen: Ross Crockford on the value of the Johnson Street Bridge
Read Ross’ Blog Unknown Victoria: That Old Blue Bridge
Funny story Ross, if we were going to be real sticklers for preserving history, shouldn’t we not only keep this monster of the industrial age, but also paint it black?
Just say’n. A black bridge would be mighty bad ass and make a real statement.
Go with yourself.
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