- 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
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