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The Stone Bridge of Johnstown is a 7-arched bridge of rich historical significance. An effort is currently underway to refurbish and light this beautiful bridge, ensuring it remains a focal point in Johnstown for years to come. Check this site often for updates on this exciting project.
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| | Recent News | April 11, 2010 -- JAHA Executive Director Richard Burkert announced at last night's Heritage Preservation Awards that the stone bridge lighting project will be named in honor of the late Rep. John Murtha. Murtha, who passed away in February, was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award at the event.
"I am honored to be able to share with you tonight the news that Joyce Murtha has endorsed the Stone Bridge project's completion as a memorial to Congressman Murtha. I'm sure all of us agree that it is a fitting tribute to him and to his commitment to preserving the heritage of Johnstown," Burkert said. "I'm confident that the Johnstown community will support it generously as a lasting tribute to him."
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April 2, 2010 -- The project gets a Facebook page.
March 31, 2010 --The Stone Bridge Project Committee announced today that its $1.2 million fundraising campaign is entering its final phase.
With $120,000 left to be raised, committee co-chairman Mike Brosig is turning to the community for support of the effort to make repairs to the surface of the historic structure and then install lighting to illuminate the bridge at night. Brosig has pledged $37,500 of his own money to launch the final fundraising phase, which will feature outreach to residents of the Johnstown area.
Brosig noted that $495,000 that has been committed from PennDOT Enhancement Funds must be obligated by June 30, 2011 or the money would be forfeited.
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Donations to support the project can be made to either the "Stone Bridge Lighting Fund" at the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies; or to the "Stone Bridge Project," in care of Johnstown Area Heritage Association.
To date, more than $1 million has been raised through corporate donations, state government funding sources and individual donations, as well as an in-kind commitment from Norfolk Southern, which owns the railroad bridge.
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For more about how to donate, please visit the How You Can Help page on this website.
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