15 for ’26Â Ride #5:Â Bridge of Flowers
Shelburne Falls, MA
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“Bridge of Flowers” sign, located near 12 Water St., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
From eyesore to eye candy, the Bridge of Flowers was transformed almost 100 years ago from a derelict, weed-covered mess to a showcase of eye-catching plants and ï¬owers. The graceful arches of the concrete structure span the Deerfield River between the towns of Shelburne Falls and Buckland, MA. Constructed in 1908 for trolley cars, the bridge became obsolete in 1927 after the trolley company went out of business. Demolishing the bridge was deemed prohibitively expensive, so it was left to deteriorate in place.
A local couple, however, had a different idea. They generated publicity for a renovation project, and community groups and volunteers pitched in, pulling weeds, bringing in topsoil and fertilizer, and planting seeds for ï¬owers and plants. The footbridge is âin bloomâ from April through October and is open to pedestrians. There is no fee, but donations are welcomed.
More info: www.bridgeofflowersmass.org
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