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Initially built as a covered bridge in 1856 for the use of horse and wagon traffic, the Harmar Bridge was converted to an iron railroad bridge with a complete s
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The Historic Harmar Bridge has remained turned since March 1, 2020, while scattered efforts to fundraise for its reopening, renovation or restoration have continued into the new year.
On Tuesday, Marietta City Council’s Lands, Buildings and Parks Committee spent the majority of its time discussing a historic landmark that once connected Marietta’s downtown to the Lower West Side.
But today the full legislative body will not introduce or vote upon grant efforts for the Historic Harmar Bridge.
“(For) the proposed legislation for the bridge, we’re talking about having a special meeting next week,” said LBP Chairman Bill Farnsworth on Wednesday after the 10:30 a.m. release of today’s council agenda did not include a resolution of support for a second state grant under consideration. “We don’t have exhibits or any paperwork or anything.”
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An entrepreneurial endeavor at the Marietta Harbor and the closure of a community building on Harmar Hill were up for committee discussion in Marietta City Council on Monday.
Harbor dock space
Matthew Livengood, representing himself as a private entity rather than as county auditor, offered a preliminary pitch to host a pontoon-rental business off of the city docks beneath the Historic Harmar Bridge.
Livengood offered for consideration a proposed use of some of the city harbor’s counter space in its concession stand and asked for storage space alongside dock space for the boats.
City Law Director Paul Bertram guided additional discussion needed to include a formal bidding process for lease space at the harbor and explained the timeframe plausible for a Memorial Day weekend opening if Livengood were the successful bidder.