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	Covered Bridge History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The bridge was built by the County Commissioners in 1873 as part of the county Highway system for traffic from the Lincoln Highway to Somerset.
		The Stoystown Lions purchased the bridge from the Specht Heirs in 1963.
		The Bridge was rededicated on Sept. 18, 1996.
	www.stoystownlions.org /bridge.htm (397 words)

	Lions' Gate Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The bridge was designed by the Montreal firm Monsarrat and Pratley, which was later responsible for the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in Halifax, Nova Scotia using a similar design.
		On January 20, 1955, the Guinness family sold the bridge to the province for $5,959,060, and in 1963, the tolls were removed from the bridge.
		The bridge is often used in television broadcasts as a symbol of Vancouver; most telecasts of NHL hockey games played in Vancouver show the bridge at least once.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lions'_Gate_Bridge (1083 words)

	Moveable Span Bridge Projects
		The Main Street Bridge in downtown Jacksonville was constructed in the 1930's to allow travel over the St. Johns River.
		Bridge of Lions (historic) - St. Augustine, Fl.
		In the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida,the Bridge of Lions is the center of controversy.
	bridgepros.com /projects/Moveable_Span_bridge_projects.htm (222 words)

	2004 St. Augustine, Florida Vacation - The Bridge of Lions
		The Bridge of Lions, a double-leaf bascule drawbridge named after the pair of marble lions that guard its western bank, has been a glorious symbol of the city since its opening in 1927.
		Construction of the Bridge of Lions began in 1925 to replace a wooden structure that was built in 1895.
		Once the temporary bridge is completed, total rehabilitation of the Bridge of Lions with begin and is scheduled to last three to four years.
	www.gribblenation.com /flpics/features/lions.html (560 words)

	Bridge of Lions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This is the left lion of the two lions that are at the mainland side of the Bridge of Lions.
		The Bridge of Lions connects the island to the mainland.
		The Bridge of Lions was also a draw bridge and more than once we had to wait for a sailboat or a large tug boat to go under.
	www.mitchelgibbs.com /gibbs/Staug14.html (335 words)

	Bridge of Lions Rehabilitation Project \|
		The Bridge of Lions seems to be disappearing as of late.
		After each 120-foot to 240-foot arched girder is removed from the bridge and carefully placed on a barge, it is ferried to shore and set atop a specially designed and permitted truck to be shipped to Lakeland.
		Once the renewed foundation for the Bridge of Lions is complete, the rehabilitated steel girders will be brought back to St. Augustine and placed into their original locations supporting the bridge structure.
	www.fdotbridgeoflions.com /where_is_bol.html (158 words)

	The Lions Bridge in St. Petersburg, Russia
		When it opened in July 1826, Lion Bridge was an innovation, because its support was hidden in the metal bodies of the four white cast-iron lions which stand in majestic pairs at each end of the bridge.
		Lions Bridge was designed by the architect G. Tretter, one of the most prominent advocates of the early construction of chain bridges in the city.
		The bridge was reconstructed in the middle of the 20th century, after years of deterioration, and regained its former splendor.
	www.saint-petersburg.com /bridges/lions-bridge.asp (218 words)

	West Vancouver Community Site - Lions Gate Bridge Traffic Cam in West Van
		We were the first to bring you live coverage of the Lions Gate Bridge when it was under construction for two years and even partnered with the Province of British Columbia and the Ministry of Transportation and Highways to ensure that the cam was live during this construction.
		Motorists are encourage to check all four of these Lions Gate Bridge web cams to plan their trips which, as from the beginning, we have been campaigning for and supporting.
		The bridge is monitored 24 hours a day for problems and there are tow trucks situated at each end of the Lions Gate Bridge for emergencies (trust us, you don't want to stall on the bridge at any time, so please make sure you dont' run out of gas in times of extreme traffic jams).
	www.westvancouver.com /webcams/wvtrafficcam (981 words)

	Historic Bridge Foundation - Success Stories
		After completing an extensive and rigorous review process for the Bridge of Lions Project, the Florida Department of Transportation announced on October 6, 2003 that the Record of Decision had been received from the Federal Highway Administration, stating that rehabilitation is the chosen option.
		The Bridge of Lions is a Mediterranean-style bascule bridge located in the historic downtown of St. Augustine, Florida, the nation`s oldest continuously occupied European settlement.
		The bridge, built in the Florida boom of the1920`s, with its graceful arches, tile-roofed towers and marble lion statues was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
	www.historicbridgefoundation.com /ipages/success/success.html (474 words)

	Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver Harbour, Prospect Point, Discover BC
		This is where you can see the two lion statues standing proudly as they welcome you to the entrance over the bridge.
		Since the bridge was worked on and widened, the sidewalks now are a lot safer on which to walk.
		The trail goes under the bridge and is another entrance to Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
	www.ourbc.com /discover_bc/landmarks/lions_gate_bridge.htm (741 words)

	COSA: News- Departure of Lions Signal Start of Bridge Project
		In order to ensure the lions are completely protected during the rehabilitation project, they were carefully removed by the city and placed in storage for the duration of the work.
		Once traffic is flowing over the temporary bridge, work will start on the Bridge of Lions consisting of careful removal of sections to facilitate their rehabilitation and preservation.
		Originally, the lions stood about 50 feet farther to the east, but in 1988, after six decades of deterioration of the surfaces under the statutes’ bases, they were relocated.
	www.ci.st-augustine.fl.us /pressreleases/2_05/depart_lions.html (621 words)

	Bridge of Lions
		In St. Augustine, Florida the Bridge of Lions has carried traffic across the Matanzas River since 1927.
		In 1981 the Florida Department of Transportation discovered a number of structural problems with the bridge during a routine inspection.
		When the FDOT recommended building a new bridge, there was a strong protest from many of the local residents and historic preservation groups.
	bridgepros.com /projects/BridgeofLions/BridgeofLions.htm (206 words)

	staugustine.com: Bridge of Lions
		The Bridge of Lions is one of the most recognizable and beloved sites in St. Augustine.
		Pile-driving supports for a temporary bridge across the Matanzas River is under way, a vital step toward diverting Bridge of Lions traffic by mid-2006 and rehabilitating the crumbling 78-year-old structure by mid-2009.
		The St. Johns Board of County Commissioners weighed in on the controversial Bridge of Lions issue Tuesday and called upon the Florida Department of Transportation to build a two-lane bridge that is wider than what is planned.
	www.staugustine.com /bridge (1506 words)

	Bridge of Lions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lions made of marble used to guard the bridge, built in 1926 and 1927 across Matanzas Bay.
		A new "temporary" bridge has been constructed adjacent to the old "bridge of lions", and as of May 18, 2006, traffic will use this temporary bridge while the old bridge is destroyed and reconstructed to look like its predecessor.
		Once the old bridge is rebuilt, at a cost of 38 million dollars, the temporary bridge will be destroyed [1].
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bridge_of_Lions (248 words)

	staugustine.com - The Bridge of Lions
		Although the bridge issue was not on the agenda for the meeting, Commissioner Richard Gleeson presented a resolution he had written that calls for the board to recommend rehabilitation of the existing bridge to the Florida Department of Transportation, which will make the final decision on the bridge’s fate.
		Mussallem, an outspoken proponent for a new bridge, said he is primarily concerned with safety issues and that the commission should not take it upon itself to comment on aesthetic or historic factors.
		The Bridge of Lions was built in 1927 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a factor those in support of bridge restoration often cite as a reason to renovate or restore the old bridge.
	www.staugustine.com /bridge/062399.shtml (583 words)

	DOT Awards $76 Million Contract To Rebuild Bridge Of Lions - Local/Florida News
		The contract covers construction of a new bridge to replace the 1,481-foot Bridge of Lions and to construct a 2,211-foot-long temporary bridge for use during the construction period.
		The Bridge of Lions spanning the Matanzas River connects downtown St. Augustine with Anastasia Island.
		The bridge's namesake -- the two large marble lions on the mainland side of the bridge -- are also expected to be included in the new bridge.
	www.news4jax.com /news/3446928/detail.html (381 words)

	11 Most Endangered Places at National Trust for Historic Preservation - Bridge of Lions
		Facing calls for its replacement with a new, larger bridge, St. Augustine's Bridge of Lions is in danger of being destroyed.
		The 1927 bridge has been carrying traffic over the Matanzas River for almost 75 years and is a fittingly picturesque entry into one of America's oldest cities.
		Featuring marble lions guarding the western portal, tile-roofed towers flanking the draw and 23 pairs of graceful arches, the Bridge of Lions has become an integral component of St.Augustine's historic landscape and skyline as well as a symbol of civic pride.
	www.nationaltrust.org /11most/list.asp?i=134 (316 words)

	Professional Restoration---Taft Bridge Lions Project
		The William H. Taft Memorial Bridge, on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, DC, was guarded by four majestic lion statues sculpted by Roland Hinton Perry and cast in concrete to celebrate the bridge construction.
		The original lions became lost under layers of repairs and the District of Columbia elected to have new lions to replace the originals.
		Installation of two lions occurred in July and the remaining two were restored to their place in August, 2000.
	www.professionalrestoration.com /lions.html (222 words)

	A Short History of the Lions Gate Bridge
		The first bridge to the North Shore was the Second Narrows Bridge.
		The Lions Gate Bridge has now become a landmark of Vancouver and the North Shore, and every decision concerning its fate has been very controversial.
		As things stand, it looks as though the Lions Gate Bridge will remain more or less as it is today, for many years to come.
	www.cherrybouton.com /lgbridge.html (606 words)

	5 Lions Ivory Bridge Carving
		However, such prototype doesn't apply here on this lion bridge, which is depicting a family of five guardian lions are merrily out and about.
		The scene is perhaps inspired by the lion dance in the Chinese New Year parade.
		These lions are detailed with finely incised hairlines, their tongues and teeth are intricately carved in details.
	www.buddhamuseum.com /5-lions-ivory-bidge.html (292 words)

	B.C. Highways - Lions Gate Bridge Traffic Conditions
		The Lions Gate Bridge provides key access to the North Shore and carries Highway 99 from Vancouver to the ferries at Horseshoe Bay and traffic to Whistler and Squamish.
		The bridge and the Stanley Park Causeway are three lanes which are reversible, two are set to one direction, the third the opposite direction based on
		A matrix of highway cams for the bridge and other locations in the Vancouver area is available for your Blackberry® device.
	www3.telus.net /bcpl8s/lionsgate_bridge.htm (542 words)

	Bridge of Lions
		Stone Lion of the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine, FL The Bridge of Lions is one of the most prominent design features along Scenic and Historic A1A.
		The bridge spans Matanzas Bay (the Intracoastal Waterway) in downtown St. Augustine, linking the mainland portion of the City with its eastern neighborhood on Anastasia Island.
		The bridge is named after the two lions at the West End of the bridge designed by the sculptor Romanelli of Florance, Italy and donated by Dr. Andrew Anderson.
	www.byways.org /browse/byways/2477/places/37501 (216 words)

	Transport Canada - Surface Infastructure Programs - Bridges (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Lions Gate Bridge spans the entrance to Vancouver harbour, Canada's gateway to the Pacific Rim.
		Burrard Inlet, where the Lions Gate Bridge crosses it at the First Narrows, is approximately 0.5 km (0.3 mi.) wide.
		On an annual basis, the three-lane bridge carries 25 million vehicle trips per year, one of the highest vehicle counts anywhere in the world for a bridge of this configuration.
	www.tc.gc.ca /programs/surface/bridges/lionsgate.htm (238 words)

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		AUGUSTINE, FL -- Wednesday was the last day the Bridge of Lions was open for three to four years.
		Nolan said the Bridge of Lions was built to be a work of art, costing ten times more than other bridges built during its time.
		Those pieces will be off limits while the historic Bridge of Lions goes through a major restoration for the next three to four years.
	www.firstcoastnews.com /news/news-article.aspx?storyid=57805 (292 words)

	ABCD Bridge Related Links
		The Seven Bridges of McGilvray Road A series of bowstring arches from the turn of last century in Wisconsin's Van Loon Wildlife Area restored and maintained by The Friends of McGilvray Road.
		Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Japan) At over 3.9 km, it is the longest suspension bridge in the world.
		Lions Gate Bridge American Bridge is currently rehabilitating this suspension bridge in Vancouver, British Columbia.
	www.abcdpittsburgh.org /links2.html (793 words)

	Bridgefacts
		Greater New Orleans Bridges - Oil painting of the Crescent City bridges and the Bridge of Lions into St. Augustine, FL.
		Panama Canal Bridge of the Americas - Part of the Interamerican Highway, connecting North and South America.
		Providence Bridge Pedal - Biking across bridges in Providence, RI Walnut Street Bridge - This beautiful old through-truss bridge in Chattanooga, TN was saved and renovated into a walking bridge.
	www.bridgefacts.com (446 words)

	The Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine, Florida, photograph by Beth Learn at The Away Team Gallery of AMS Staff Travel ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This bridge crosses the Matanzas River between downtown St. Augustine and Anastasia Island.
		Prior to the construction of what is known as the Bridge of Lions, an old wooden toll bridge built in 1895, served as the only access to Anastasia Island from downtown St. Augustine.
		The present Bridge of Lions opened to traffic in 1927 and connects the historic downtown business district with Anastasia Island.
	www.utoronto.ca /ams/recroom/away/learn/bridgeoflions.htm (271 words)

	The Bridge Project - Help Save Rochester, NY Hojack Swing Bridge
		Click here and print out the attached petition and collect signatures from everyone who shares our view that the bridge is important and should be saved.
		The Hojack Swing Bridge will be a welcoming landmark as visitors enter Rochester from the North.
		The old bridges - lots of them - including a swing bridge like ours, are lit up at night, transforming them into magical sculptures.
	www.thebridgeproject.com (428 words)

	Footbridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mid 20th-century view of the Bridge of Four Lions footbridge in St Petersburg, Russia.
		The Pushkinsky and Bogdan Khmelnitsky Pedestrian bridges in Moscow
		Some former road bridges have had their traffic diverted to alternative crossings and have become pedestrian bridges: examples in the UK include The Iron Bridge at Ironbridge, Shropshire, the Old Bridge at Pontypridd and Windsor Bridge at Windsor, Berkshire.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Footbridge (347 words)

	Lions Gate Bridge Garden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This project explores the potential of reclaiming urban structures built for cars, and returning them to pedestrians through parks and green space.
		This bridge in Vancouver was going to be torn down, and a new crossing built beside it or a tunnel under it.
		Being that this structure was very much a symbol of the city I wanted to maintain it's form, but create a pedestrian garden spanning it.
	www.designgravy.com /experiments/city_plan/lions_gate (69 words)

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