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Completing the Vision of
Loretta Anawalt
Loretta Anawalt saw potential in the City of Pullman to improve
the quality of life through established walkways and protected
rivers. She was one of the founding members of the Pullman
Civic Trust, leading Pullman to become one of Washington's
first Main Street cities. Loretta passed away in 2007 but
her legacy lives on with the Pullman Civic Trust.
While the city was able to accomplish
many of the goals Loretta hoped to reach in her lifetime,
there is always room for improvement. The Trust has developed
a plan to create a pedestrian bridge over the South Fork of
the Palouse River. This will connect the upcoming path along
Johnson Ave. to businesses up and down Bishop Boulevard. This
pedestrian bridge will allow you to travel by bicycle or by
foot and avoid the traffic on Johnson Ave. Not only will this
improve the personal and environmental health of the community,
the trails are also vital to promote business within the community.
This is also your chance to make a lasting mark on the community
by placing your family name on the Bridge to the Stars.
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Location of the
Johnson Road Trail and Bridge to the Stars |
The path will follow a former
railroad bed, starting where Johnson Ave. crosses the Palouse
River, and continue above the river toward the Bellevue apartments
and other housing. The bridge will cross the river near numerous
Bishop Blvd. businesses and medical facilties. |
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| Image courtesy
of B. Ryder |
The Bridge to
the Stars will cross the Palouse River from the upcoming
Johnson Avenue trail extension, allowing easy access onto
Bishop Boulevard. |
Funding Plan
A lead gift of $30,000 has been pledged by the Pullman Civic Trust
towards the goal of $175,000 in private donations. Additional funding
is expected to come from a combination of state grants and Proposition
One residual funds. No capital funding from the City will be needed.
All donations are tax-deductible. The City of Pullman will apply for
the grants and build the project. Depending on the success of grant
applications and the generosity of donors eager to see the Bridge to
the Stars completed, construction could be begin before Summer 2010.
Gifts from private citizens and local businesses are critical to the
success of this project. We request that commitments made now be paid
before May 1, 2009. All levels of pledges, gifts and deferred gifts are
welcome. Donors of $250 or more will be recognized on a plaque on the
Bridge to the Stars.
THANK YOU to all who have already given a gift for the Bridge
to the Stars.
For more information or to volunteer to help us raise funds for
this project, please contact Kathleen Bodley, phone 509-334-4707
or email.
Bridge Donation Form (.pdf)
How to Help
Location Map
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