Historic Bridge Street Pier Sunrise

by HH Photography of Florida

Title

Historic Bridge Street Pier Sunrise

Artist

HH Photography of Florida

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

Historic Bridge Street Pier Sunrise by HH Photography of Florida.

In 1921, a wooden bridge was built connecting the mainland and the fishing village of Cortez, FL, to the island and what was then called Cortez Beach. Prior to that year, access to the island was only by boat. Cortez Beach became the center of activity on the island and in the late 1920's, the name of this island community was changed to Bradenton Beach.

In 1967 the original wooden bridge was replaced by a new, state of the art, concrete drawbridge, thus ending the use of the old wooden structure. The Cortez side of the old bridge was removed but the Bradenton Beach side was saved and transformed into a fishing pier. A restaurant was eventually added to the west end of the pier and this historic area continues to be a gathering place for locals and tourists alike.

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Honored with a SPECIAL FEATURE by peer nomination in the 1000 Views On 1 Image group. 10/20/18
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A FEATURED PHOTO in these FAA groups:
*The Road To Self Promotion
*Celebrating Coastal Cultures
*Southern Photographers
*Amazing FAA Photographers
*Premium FAA Photographers
*Beauty
*Artists Best Five Artwork Group
*Florida Scenic Photography
*CLOUDS Always the same but never the samE
*Amateur Photographers
*AAA Images
*Waiting Room ART
*The Coastal Areas Of The Gulf Of Mexico 9/13/18
*SunriseSunsets 9/16/18
*10 Plus 10/17/18
*1000 Views On 1 Image 10/17/18
*500 Views 11/19/18
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