Jamestown causeway filling, 1949
Scope and Contents
Includes material relating to the replacement of the bridge to Jamestown Island with a causeway dredged from the James River, connecting the island to the mainland. Includes a 1949 article discussing controversy over the proposed filling, and an editorial in response by Rodney Taylor, opposing the filling.
Dates
- Creation: 1949
Creator
- From the Collection: Taylor, Rodney B. (Person)
- From the Collection: Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.20 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository