Coral Springs in Broward County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Coral Springs Covered Bridge
Photographed By Jay Kravetz, November 7, 2016
1. Coral Springs Covered Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Coral Springs Covered Bridge. . The Covered Bridge was the first permanent structure built within the City by Coral Ridge Properties, developer of Coral Springs, in 1964. It withstood the eye of Hurricane Cleo that passed over it in August 1964 without sustaining any damage. The 40-foot Bridge has a single steel span. Its roof is composed of 25 truss rafters, cross braces, and stringers and is covered with shingles. It is the only covered bridge in Florida in the public right-of-way. Originally painted barn red, Coral Ridge Properties contacted the American Snuff Company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for chewing tobacco designs to make the Bridge appear appropriately weathered. They supplied two historical designs and an artist to paint the murals. The Bull of the Woods logo, on the east side of the Bridge, first appeared in 1876. The Peach Sweet Snuff logo, on the west side of the Bridge, was designed to appeal to the ladies and was introduced in 1950. Over the years, the Bridge and murals have been restored but are difficult to see as trees have grown along the sides of the canal.,
A Florida Heritage Site.
The Covered Bridge was the first permanent structure built within the City by Coral Ridge Properties, developer of Coral Springs, in 1964. It withstood the eye of Hurricane Cleo that passed over it in August 1964 without sustaining any damage. The 40-foot Bridge has a single steel span. Its roof is composed of 25 truss rafters, cross braces, and stringers and is covered with shingles. It is the only covered bridge in Florida in the public right-of-way. Originally painted barn red, Coral Ridge Properties contacted the American Snuff Company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for chewing tobacco designs to make the Bridge appear appropriately weathered. They supplied two historical designs and an artist to paint the murals. The Bull of the Woods logo, on the east side of the Bridge, first appeared in 1876. The Peach Sweet Snuff logo, on the west side of the Bridge, was designed to appeal to the ladies and was introduced in 1950. Over the years, the Bridge and murals have been restored but are difficult to see as trees have grown along the sides of the canal.
A Florida Heritage Site
Erected 2004 by Coral Springs Historical Advisory Committee and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-517.)
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list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 26° 17.164′ N, 80° 15.185′ W. Marker is in Coral Springs, Florida, in Broward County. Marker is on Northwest 95th Avenue south of Wiles Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4550 NW 95 Ave, Pompano Beach FL 33065, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2016, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
