Centennial Swinging Bridge Project continues to plan celebration, raise funds

LightStream made a donation to the Memorial Swinging Bridge project in March. President/CEO Brent Gillum presents a check to Greg and Brenda Henry.

Bonnell Grain Handling, Inc. of Star City made a donation to the Memorial Swinging Bridge project in December. Tyler Hanson and Ryan Nethercutt present a check to Greg and Brenda Henry.

The citizens group is working to spruce up the bridge and make plans for celebration which will mirror the dedication ceremony from 100 years earlier.

Central to the group’s plans is an effort to illuminate the bridge with a professionally designed and installed, multi-color LED-lighting system. To be known as “Light Up Our Legacy,” the lights will be installed on the bridge’s cables, towers and beneath the structure. Light color combinations can be changed for holidays and seasons. Funding will be secured from private and corporate donations through a variety of fundraising projects to be rolled out through the next two years.

The memorial footbridge to honor the county’s military service members was commissioned in April 1923 by the board of the then new Winamac Park Association. A contract was awarded for $3,197 and the 200-foot span was completed three months later.

The project website includes detailed history of the bridge, and outlines plans for the 2023 celebration. A list of donors to date can also be found here.Among some of the major donors to date are the following (pictured right):

There are a variety of methods to support the project financially, and they may be found at the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project website: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

More detailed information may be found in any of the following ways:

Memorial Swinging Bridge Project
PO Box 14, Winamac IN 46996

Greg Henry (574) 242-1031
Kathi Thompson (574) 270-0128

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https://www.memorialswingingbridge.com
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The Memorial Swinging Bridge Project is sponsored by the VFW Post 1728 of Winamac IN, a 501(c)4 organization, and as such, all contributions are tax deductible. No goods or services will be provided in exchange for any contribution.