Nomination for Detroit Avenue Bridge

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Form 10-300 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - State (Rev. 6-72) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - County NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY DATE (Type all entries - complete applicable sections) FEB -8-3-1973 AND/ OR HISTORIC: Rocky River - Lakewood 3. CLASSIFICATION - In Process - Preservation work PRESENT USE (Check One or More as Appropriate) - Comments Commercial - Other (Specify) OWNER'S NAME: c/o Office of County Engineer, County Courthouse LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC: REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS TITLE OF SURVEY: DATE OF SURVEY: 1969 pvt.

- Federal - Local DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: 035 039 LOCATION Religious ACCESSIBLE Restricted Site DATE CATEGORY Cuyahoga Government Both Private Transportation District Educational Entertainment County Courthouse STATUS Unoccupied Cleveland NAME OWNERSHIP Yes: Structure Cuyahoga County Commissioners Detroit Avenue Bridge American Society of Civil Engineers Historic Landmark Survey Agricultural CODE Museum COMMON: Park Cleveland Heights Industrial Detroit Avenue - Rocky River Bridge Public Scientific Military Being Considered Detroit Avenue at the Rocky River Private Residence Building 998 Englewood Road Office of County Engineer Ohio OWNER OF PROPERTY Public Acquisition: TO THE PUBLIC STREET AND NUMBER: Object (Check One) CITY OR TOWN: CONGRESSIONAL pvt.

American Society of Civil Engineers, Cleveland Section ENTRY NUMBER DESCRIPTION - Excellent X Good - Deteriorated - Unexposed X Unaltered - Moved * Original Site DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

Subject' bridge is an unreinforced concrete structure built in 1908-1910 to above Rocky River. bridge prototype, with the same span, was a stone structure built in 1903 The arch ribs and piers are perfectly sound at present, but the entire deck FEB 1 5 1973 CONDITION and is structurally adequate to support a new, widened roadway and sidewalks. Ruins REGISTER its sand cushion becoming saturated with salt spread to melt ice. determined that the bridge framework below the deck is in excellent condition In 1967 the eastern approaches to the bridge were widened and some improve- The bridge has been in continuous use since its construction.Little main- Fair tenance and service was required until before World War II when street rail- Cost of deck rehabilitation that year was estimated to be $l million.

ing, curved retaining walls.The bridge deck provides a 40-foot wide roadway ments have been made for traffic flow at the western end of the bridge. span the deep gorge of the Rocky River in the Cleveland suburban village of and has been temporarily repaired from time to time due to the surface and between curbs plus two 8-foot sidewalks.The bridge pavement level is 95 feet five approach arches with 44 foot clear spans, and end abutments with flank- requires replacement.A consultant employed by the county engineer in 1968 (Check One) Rocky River, Ohio.Total length of the bridge is approximately 708 feet and in Luxembourg. way service was abandoned.

Since that time, the deck concrete has deteriorated NATIONAL interurban railway cars, two lanes of highway traffic, and sidewalks.The RECEIVED * 20th Century SPECIFIC DATE(S) (If Applicable and Known) Indus try X Transportation For a brief period after its construction, the Detroit Avenue-Rocky River masonry arch in the world. ! The bridge, located a few miles west of downtown Cleveland, spans the The advent of the auto and heavier interurban cars, together with the Lakewood and Rocky River, and is designated U. S. Rt. 20. 1910 Commerce bridge. Engineering Conservation losophy Communications Architecture Military Aboriginal Science REGISTER Literature Theater Prehistoric Education Landscape Agriculture Music itarian The present bridge was the answer.It was designed by county engineer Sculpture Pre-Columbian Political Bridge possessed the longest main span of any unreinforced concrete

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SIGNIFICANCE several miles to the south. and the present bridge.It was of iron construction with a 28-foot wide Social/Human- Although the river has a limited watershed, water has cut a deep gorge this third bridge are still in evidence a few feet south of the present ramps were cut into the shale and paved with planks.These ramps and the first of four consecutive bridges at this location, the first being built families of the area contributed their labor and money to construct the Travelers moving west along the Lake shore trail had to detour many miles Rocky River about a mile and a half south of its confluence with Lake Erie. earlier ones are still in evidence today. inland to avoid the precipitous slopes of the river valley. Invention through the shale bedrock of the region.

development of the greater Cleveland area after the turn of the century created the need for a new bridge, the only other river spans being STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Statement of significance

The first high level bridge was built in 1889,between the toll structure between 1908 and 1910,at a cost of $224,850.It connects the cities of wide toll bridge, constructed about halfway down the slopes. New approach Religion/Phi provided by steep, narrow drives cut into the cliffs. In 182l the eighteen By 1810 ferry service had been established.Access to the ferry was Shortly after 1800,the first American settlers began to occupy the area. PERIOD (Check One or More as Appropriate) AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Check One or More as Appropriate) NATIONAL interurban track was placed on the side of the deck.Cut stone piers of Art A.M.Felgate and was constructed by the Schillinger Brothers Company near water level.This pioneer structure was replaced in 1850 by a 24-foot OSPEEIVED Rose, W. G., Cleveland - The Making of a City, Cleveland & N.Y., 1950 PP. 702-704.

American Society of Civil Engineers, 1968.

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Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

GEOGRAPHICAL DATA LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINA TES DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PROPERTY FEB 1 5 1973 FORM PREPARED BY 19 Dec. 1972 2. STATE LIAISON OFFICER CERTIFICATION NATIONAL REGISTER VERIFICATION tional Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion ATTEST GP0 931-894 039 National Degrees LONGITUDE LATITUDE DATE Seconds Local COUNTY STATE ORGANIZATION Minutes REGISTER Name Columbus CORNER CODE Ohio MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Ohio Historical Society National Register. Bridge over Rocky River at Lake Erie," an unpublished report for the As the designated State Liaison Officer for the Na- I hereby certify that this property is included in the Daniel R.

Porter Director NAME AND TITLE: Degrees Minutes Seconds CITY OR TOWN: evaluated according to the c-iteria and procedures set 1982 Velma Ave in the National Register and certify that it has been OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES STREET AND NUMBER: Baker, Treatise on Masonry Construction, 10th ed., Chapt. XXIII, N4592450 Martin Friedman, Chapline Welday, and John R. Wolfs, "Detroit Avenue APPROXIMATE ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY: ILIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES level of significance of this nomination is: 2 -21-73 Title forth by the National Park Service. The recommended E430600 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY FEB 3 3 1973 DETROIT AVENUE BRIDGE GPO 901.082 Cuyahoga COUNTY DATE STATE (Continuation Sheet) county engineer.

traffic or other purposes.Its fate is to be considered soon by the (Number all entries) While the Rocky River Valley is now spanned by 6 high-level bridges, ENTRY NUMBER Form 10-300a of sentiment locally to preserve the old Rocky River Bridge for local including the new Interstate 90 twin bridges nearby, there is a great deal Ohio REGISTER NATIONAL RECEIVED (July 1969) STATE Chio 2.15 73.

National Register write-up _ Federal Register entry Y- 3-73 Maps Entered Send-back ARCHEOLOGIST HISTORIAN Re-submit Photos KEEPER CONTROL REVIEW BRANCH CHIEF TECH REVIEW WORKING NUMBER ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN REVIEW UNIT CHIEF 2 3 1973 2274 2-16-73 PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER FILE Nº/899 Title: NPS Numoer Deteoit Aue.Bridgc roetbpropile NORTH-WEST TOWARD PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER NPS Number _ Nº 1902 Loc WESTLAKENOTEL UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LAKEWOOD, OHIO NATIONAL LAKEWOOD QUADRANGLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OHIO-CUYAHOGA CO. N45924 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ENTRY NUMBER Detroit Avenue - Rocky River Bridge FEB 15 STREET AND NUM BER: CITY OR TOWN: U.S:G.S. (7.5') Lakewood Quadrangle 1963 revised 1970 TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1. Property broundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3.

Latitude and longitude reference. 039 035 NAME DATE Cuyahoga COUNTY REQUIREMENTS STATE NATIONAL 1:24000 CODE REGISTER Ohio SCALE: COMMON: Detroit Avenue Bridge SOURCE: Rocky River- Lakewood MAP REFERENCE Detroit Avenue at the Rocky River Form 10-301 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES LOCATION AND/OR HISTORIC: (Type all entries-attach to or enclose with map) FOR NPS USE ONLY PROPERTY MAP FORM FEB Hon. Robert Saft, Jr. NRowland: mm Location STATE PHR Name 2/23/73 ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Atwater Also Notified Cuyahoga County Director, Northeast Region Cleveiand Date Entered Fortage County Detroit Avenue Bridge Atwater Congregational Church Washington County Saint John's Epiacopal Church Hound Cenetery Hound Bon. William B. Sazbe Marletta Hon.Loulo Stokes The Ohio Btatorlcal Soeiety State Liaison Officar MAR 2 2 1973 House of Representatives and Historic Preservation Mr. Daniel R.

Porter Director, The Ohio Historical Society Columbus, Ohio 43211 ) w/c of inc. FNP: CShull: crb: 3-21-73 DDG Director-NERegion Washington,D.c. Robert M. Utley Sincerely yours, BASIC FILE RETAINED IN PHR) Director office of Archeology Enclosure CShull 134-PHR PHR March 12, 1973 Washington, D.C. Sincerely yours, FNP: CRBraxton: crb: 3-12-73 Ronald H. Walker House of Representatives provide you a reply at our earliest opportumity LOS Denz Mer, Minshall: River, Ohio, zeguesting that the Roely River Bridge We appreciate your intezest in this matter and will WILLIAM E. MINSHALI COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Congress of the United States House of Representatives @lashington, 20515 I have enclosed copy of a letter from the Mayor of Rocky River NAa 7 10 12 AM *73 his request. Enclosures Places.

SUBCOMMITTEES: Gentlemen: Congressional Liaison I would greatly appreciate any consideration that may be given Recently the Ohio Historical Society approved the Rocky River For info only WEM:pv Department of Interior March 6, 1973 Bridge for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Washington, D. C. 20240 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Action office stating the city does not wish to have the property registered. CEPT.OF INTERIOR OF THE SECRETARY .Sincerely ours, ROCKY RIVER, OHIO 44116 OFFICE of the MAYOR EARL MARTIN, MAYOR February 28, 1973 MI. Daniel R. Porter, Director, Columbus, Ohio 43211 Dear Mr. Porter: U.S. Rep. William Minshall State Rep. George Mastics Mayor Robert Lawther, Lakewood Mayor County Engineer Historic Preservation CITY OF ROCKY RIVER Very truly yours, this potential death trap.

State Senator Paul Matia now 67 years old.As the moisture continues to fill the many cracks and CC--County Commissioners Earl Martin The Ohio Historical Society I have just read your letter addressed to the Cuyahoga County Commissioner already over abundance of red tape which stands in the way of completing the proposed new bridge across Rocky River. has approved the bridge as an historic site to be preserved. a normal summer week-end, more than a thousand pleasure boats pass under crevices of this span and freezing is a very good chance of Interstate 7l and l7th Ave. 21012 HILLIARD BLVD. This is probably the decision I have ever heard.The 331-0600 and Ohio Liaison Officer for EM:1r deteriorate and losing the bridge long before the new one is completed.

In addition, on If you had done any investigation at all you would that even if we remove all the bridge will continue to We have been told by the County Engineers this one falls down completely. know that there is no steel whatsoever in this structure and that it is Certainly I would be one of the first to say preserve it if there were February 12, 1973 Cleveland, Ohio CUYAHOCA COUNTY Preservation Act (P.L. 89-665). Daniel R. Porter, Director, Sincerely, Detroit Avenue Bridge County Courthouse Gentlemen: Register in Washington. property registered, your sentiments may be communicated to the National Cuyahoga County Commissioners from demolition or harm from any federally funded or licensed program Historic Preservation Registration of your property in the National Register does NOT affect property is placed on the National Register we will notify you.

of.our intent in order that in the event you do not wish to have your (Rocky River Bridge) Register without the permission of the landowner,we wish to inform you C/o Office of County Engineer and Ohio Liaison Officer for RECEIVED program was created by Congress in 19ó6 by the National Historic title to the land. However, it does heip protect the site or building The qualified for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places of by providing for a federal level hearing in the event of such jeopardy. forms are being sent to Washington for their approval. When your While public or private real property may be added to the.National MAR 8 10 24 AM *73 RR SERVICE Mayor, City of Roeky River address is 1522 K St., N.W., Suite 430, Washington, D.C. Wash., D.C. PHR Sincerely yours, Enclosures guarantees forever the preservation of properties listed thereon.

ervation comes into conflict with other legitimate projects and aetiy- any property listed in the Mational Register to allow the Advisory your project consult the Advisory Council as soon as possible.Their the property would be contrary to the not the letter,of the Keeper of the National Regiater William J.Murtagh Honorable Barl Martin Dear Mr. Mayor; Roeky River,Ohio 4h116 APR 1 2 1973 Preservation Officer, Mr. Daniel R. Porter.

It is not possible to inhistory,architecture, archeology, and culture and which should not be destroyed without knowledge of sad due consideration for their sig- the Congress in Section 106 of the lational Historic Preservation Aet We recoanend that you and the Federal agency which expects to finance execute,license, or finance any undertaking having an effect upon nificance.The means of assuring due consideration vas provided by We have received a copy of City Council Resolution lo. 39-73 which was of the Advisory Council P.5388-of reove a prop- W/c inc. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240 FROM: Office of the Director DATE: 3-27-73 ACTION FYI UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Pls. let me know if you all agree - tw - 3-27-73-11:30a Dr. Connally -I would feel that no reply is required as this is a copy. BY Mr.

Siedel HISTORICAL SOCIETY, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND lares, and limited to automobile traffic in an attempt to slow down the rapid deterioration, and River Bridge, and WHEREAS, Cuyahoga County Engineer, Albert S. Porter has :recommended to the County that the bridge cannot be restored to its the replacement of this bridge as an urgent priority because of the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO: tative William Minshall, State Senator Paul Matia, State Representative of the Interior, National Park Service, Daniel Porter, Ohio Historical Society, and the National Council on Historic Preservation, RESOLUTION NO. 39-73 fire protection.

recommended re-location and immediate replacement of the Detroit-Rocky high traffic usage, and its importance to intra-community police and County Engineers have determined that the Detroit-Rocky River Birdge emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, struction.of a new bridge in this location is urgently needed, and pro- Council on Historic Preservation to withdraw the Detroit-Rocky River is badly deteriorating to the extent that special wooden platforms the Ohio Historical Society, the National Park Service and the National for the removal of the Detroit-Rocky River Bridge. POSTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER.

City of Rocky River has commissioned the Regional NATIONAL COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION WITH- AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OHIO vided it receives the affirmative vote of two-thirds(2/3) of all former the Highway Department of the State of ohio has placed boats and reople using the river below, and Bridge.from the National Register so that Federal funds can be used WHEREAS, the Ohio State Department of Highways and Cuyahoga George Mastics, Director Ronald H. Walker , United States Department WHEREAS, the Bridge has been reduced from four lanes to two SECTION 2.

That the Clerk of Council be and she is hereby That the Mayor be and he is hereby requesting have been erected to catch large chunks of concrete from falling on safety and health, and for the further reason that the immediate con- Planning Commission to make a study of the Bridge, and said study SECTION 1. directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to U.S.Represen- members elected to Council, it shall take effect immediately and be : 1973 Mayor ATTEST: in force upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. President of Council Farl Martin, Recolution 39-73 Clerk of Council Page 2 David J.Cook APR 1 2 1973 12650 Detroit Avenue Torwarded to Nationel Fark Service Director Ronald H. Walker.

The in history, architeeture, archeology, and culture and which should not execute, license, oz tinsnce any undertaking having an effeet upon Aties, the confliet must be settled through the Section 106 procedures the property would be contrary to the spirit, if not the letter, of the address is 1522 K St., N.W., Suite 430, Washington, D.C. William J. Nurtagh Keeper of the National Register Mr. Daniel R. Porter, Director, The Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, Sincerely yours, guarantees forever the preservation of properties listed thereon. erty from the National Register in order to facilitate destruction of your projeet consult the Advisory Council as soon as possible.Their Preservation Officer,Nr.Daniel R.

Porter.It is not possible to Lakewood City Coumeil Gentlenen: remove the bridge from the National Register as long as it retains the We recommend that you and the Federal agency vhich expects to finance February 23,1973,after being nominated by the Ohio State Historic We have received a copy of City Council Resolution No.4943 which wa8 Enelosures be destroyed without knowledge of and due consideration for their sig- Ohio 43211, w/c inc. any property listed in the National Register to allow the Advisory PHR 4/11/73 H34-FHR I HEREBY CERTIFY THIS RESOLUTION Werner, Brockman AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION requesting the Ohio Historical Society, National County Engineers have determined that the Detroit Avenue-Rocky River Bridge is badly deteriorating to the extent that special wooden platforms have people using.

the river below and, WHEREAS, said bridge has been reduced from four lanes to two lanes and limited to automobile traffic in an attempt to slow down the rapid deterioration and WHEREAS, County Engineer Albert S. Porter has recommended to the County that of the State of Ohio has placed the replacement of this bridge as an urgent priority because of the high traffic usage and its importance to inter- community police and fire protection and, plan which calls for the new bridge to be built on the eastern abutment of the present bridge for the reason that a new bridge built on any other site in the City of Lakewood would cause the removal of existing structures WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Lakewood wishes to go on record that the as a new bridge is constructed and, now therefore: Section 1.

That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to National Council on Historic Preservation to withdraw the Detroit Avenue- Rocky River Bridge from the National Register in order that Federal Funds tives George Mastics and Richard D. Celeste, Director Ronald Hl. Walker, R. Porter, Ohio llistorical Society and the National Council on Historic Register. Preservation. Adopted: WHEREAs, this resolution constitutes an emergency resolution in that the as well as a major re-routing of State Highways Nos.6 and 2,and, WHEREAS,the Department of llighways of the State of Ohio and the Cuyahoga Parks Service and National Council on Historic Prescrvation to withdraw for the safety ofpersons using said bridge and, gerk of Council RESOLUTION NO. 4943 BY: Messrs. Magnotto, MeBride, Usher, the Detroit Avenue-Rocky River Bridge from being posted in.

the National been erected to catch large chunks of concrete from falling on boats and WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood strongly urges the adoption of the proposed existing Detroit Avenue-Rocky River Bridge should be torn down at such time request the Ohio Historical Society, the National Parks Service and the Representative William Minshall, State Senator Paul Matia, State Representa- United States Department of the Interior, National Parks Service, Daniel Section 3. That this resolution is declared to be an emergency measure for OF THE ORIGINEL. the bridge cannot be restored to its former use and the Highway Department BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Approved: PHR Vice President immediate construction ofa new bridge in this location is urgently needed, can be used for the removal of the said Detroit Avenue-Rocky River Bridge.

APR 2 4 1973 April 16, 1973 Senator, 25th District Westlake, Ohio 44145 S. K. Stevens DDG-Ohio, Register properties, Detroit Avenue Bridge, General DDG-Harrison SIGNED PHR-Murtagh HHA Sincerely yours, Ken Tapman As the Advisory Council has no authority to remove a property from the Honorable Paul R. Matia Ohio Senate Keeper of the National Register,National Park Service, for reply. Dear Senator Hatia: 27825 Detroit Road SLO-Ohio Harrisoncls 4/16/73 PH-Utley Compliance Officer JLRogers: crb 4/18/ APP 2 0 1973 Honorable Paul R. Mabie Senator, 25th Distziet Ohio Senate William J. Murtagh (Sgd.) Sincerely yours, IN PHR Jguarantees forever the preservation of properties liated thereon. Enelosures Keeper of the Mational Regiater inc. 27825 Detroit Road originally caused it to be listed.

athe property vould be contrary to the spirit, if not the letter, of the DDG Porter, Dir., Dear Sena tor Matia: H34-PHR Honorable Paul R. Macia Compliance Officer S. K. Stevens PAR-Murtagh DDG-Ohio, Register propertles, Detroit Avenue Bridge, General HarrisonéIs 4/16/73 SIGNED PH-Utley DDG-Harrison Sincerely yours, Ohio Senate 27825 Detroie Road Senator, 25th District SLO-Ohio Dear Senator Matia: Ken Tapean April 16, 1973 Westlake, Ohio 44145 the National Register of Historic Places. PAUL R. MATIA FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INSURANCE AND WESTLAKE, OHIO 44145 March 30, 1973 Suite 430 1522 K. Street Nw. Washington, DC 20005 National Register of the Detroit Avenue bridge over and federal funds are needed for this project. of the alternate I-90 facilities has been completely fouled up by the federal government for many years.

Detroit Avenue bridge is literally falling apart, and I urgently request that the bridge be delisted. cc: Earl Martin, Mayor JUDICIARY ELECTIONS Gentlemen: COMMITTEES: Columbus Yours truly, PRM/dj 25TH DISTRICT EDUCATION AND HEALTH-VICE CHAIRMAN National Register of Historic Places Advisory Council on Historic Preservation restricted to one lane in each direction and construction protective devices have had to be constructed for boat Please consider this a protest to the placing on the 27825 DETROIT ROAD Ohio Senate traffic under the bridge. the Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The bridge The State Senator Rocky River, Ohio Prompt completion is urgent as traffic has been is in terrible condition and can only be replaced, September 16, 1975 Mr. R.E. Catlin, P.E.

Chief Engineer of Design Ohio Department of Transportation Columbus, Ohto 43215 appears to be the only feasible and prudent alternative, provided FHWA and was submitted to this office on August 18, 1975. with copies of all cormentson the draft environmental statement prior to its preparation of the Memorandum of Agreement. John D. McDernott Director, Office of Review and DOT Bee Statement. SIGNED adequate mitigation measures are completed prior to the structure's 25 South Front Street altaruatives the Advisory Council requests that it be furnished process currently underway may generate nev feasible and prudent Eric Delong (HAER) Administration, that denolition of the Detroit Avenue Bridge,a Your cooperation is appreciated.

removal.An adequate mitigation proposal has been prepared by the Sincerely yours, Because the National Environmental Policy Act/Section 4(f) review end assuming further that no other feasible and prudent alternatives Chairman Clement M. Silvestro process is completed before publication of the Final Environmental Assuming that such corments are furnished to us in a timely fashion, on the Draft Environmental Impact/4(f) Statement for the proposed This is in response to your request of August 12,l975, for comments to Mr. John W. McBee, Ohio Division Engineer, Federal Highway Dear Mr. Catlin: CUTAHOGA 6A-0.33 project, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

The Advisory Compliance property included in the National Register of Historic Places, Council confirns the position stated in ita July l,1975,letter February 6, 1976 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Thinks that's fine, but Name/of Person Taking Request Constituent is requesting: Additional Comments: Request fromylvia Spence be dredged this spring. Date of Request: Read in the newsletter that Rocky.River is going to dangerous condition of the Detroit-Rocky River bridge. isn'tit more important to do something about the Address: 12700 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 RONALD M. MOTTL /. 23D DISTRICT, OHIO 1233 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING TELEPHONE: (202) 225-5731 Congress of the United States VETERANS' AFFAIRS 2951 FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING 1240 EAST NINTH STREET EDUCATION AND LABOR SUBCOMMITTEES JURISDICTION: ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY AND Wlashington,

20515 5393 PEARL ROAD COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PARMA, OHIO 44129 TELEPHONE: (216) 888-3636 Department of Interior Washington, D. C. 20240 I have enclosed a constituent inquiry concerning the condition Since this bridge has been designated a National Historic Land- as to what, if any, improvements can be made. Member of Congress February 26, 1976 Congressional Liaison Enclosure Sincerely yours, Gentlemen: of the Rocky River (Ohio) Bridge. COMMITTEES: RMM:pv mark, I would appreciate any information you can furnish me Thank you for your assistance in this matter. WASHINGTON OFFICE: DISTRICT OFFICES: Louse of Representatibes CLEVELAND, OHIO 4419 TELEPHONE: (216) 522-438 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION; COMMUNITY Attention: National Register of Historic Landmarks March 5, 2976 Honorable Ronald M. Mott1 Washington, D.C. I am pleased to acknowledge your inquiry on behalf of Ohio, bridge.

(2)) w/incoming FNP: CRBraxton: crb: 3-5-76 12558 Sincerely yours, House of Representatives Director Gary Everhardt at the earliest opportunity. one of your constituents concerning the Rocky River, Dear Mr.Mottl: We appreciate your interest and will provide you a reply FNP: FFurman: MAR 1 7 1976 Honorable Ronald M. Mott1 Dear Mr. Mottl: County, Ohio, a property listed in the National Register of Historic Places February 23, 1973. Listing has no other effect on the property. It does not affect, in any manner, the range of actions an owner could take, as NThe Ohio State Historic Preservation Officer, Dr. Thomas H.

Smith, ¿Director, The Ohio Historical Society, Interstate 71 at 17th Avenue, ES-12558 H34-PR Sincerely yours, House of Representatives executed by a Federal Agency that may affect the property.In Enclosures Inclusion of a property in the National Register insures that the Register, in accordance with an approved State historic preservation property possesses historic values and is worthy of preservation. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is given an opportunity inquiry concerning the Detroit Avenue-Rocky River Bridge, and Ms. improvements to the Detroit Avenue-Rocky River Bridge, Cuyahoga Listing in the National Register is Federal recognition that a Thank you for your letter on behalf of Ms.Sylvia Spence concerning Long as Federal financing is not involved,andt gives no govern- Robert M. Utley plan, can qualify for either acquisition or development grants-in- Washington, D.c.

bcc: Bracton3/5 of inc. to review and conment upon any undertaking licensed, funded, or Omental unit any authority or control over the property, its use, or addition, preservation projects on properties listed in the National Director Chr Spence may wish to consult him for information which may be useful !disposition.