- Reconstruct the historic railings with an in-kind replication of the 1876 design
- Eliminate the interior fence to restore the integrity of the bridge design
- Meet the $1.5M cost via a public/private fundraising partnership
Here’s the strategy:
- We are collecting private Pledges to demonstrate a groundswell of local support to
Newton & Needham Community Preservation Committees, grant-makers, elected
officials and the MWRA.
- We will not request payment on your Pledge until matching monies are committed.
- Even a SMALL pledge can add up to large influence!
Please pledge today
Echo Bridge Railings Reconstruction
Railing Reconstruction Information
Echo Bridge
Linking Newton and Needham since 1876
Contact the Echo Bridge Railing Committee
EchoBridgeRailings@outlook.com
3 minute Video Overview of the Echo Bridge Railing Project with incredible, views of the beautiful historic structure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6qvbv2rwkw&feature=youtu.be
January 19 The Needham Channel segment on the Railing project
1/12/17 Needham Newspaper Story: Echo Bridge railing project gaining steamhttp://www.hometownweekly.net/needham/echo-bridge-railing-project-gaining-steam/
Public Flyer summarizing the reconstruction project
www.hemlockgorge.org/FHG_Echo_Bridge_Archive/EchoBridgeFlyerRailings2016.pdf
MWRA Community Preservation Funding Proposal (Nov 2016)
www.newtonma.gov/civicax/filebank/documents/79036
Historic Cast Iron and Steel Railings Study (2007)
http://www.hemlockgorge.org/FHG_Echo_Bridge_Archive/EchoBridgeRailingsReportMWRA2007.PDF
The Echo Bridge Railings Need Our Support