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A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL DEDICATING A
COMMEMORATIVE HISTORIC MARKER AT THE MAROON CREEK
BRIDGE AKA THE COLORADO MIDLAND RAILROAD BRIDGE
Resolution No. , Series of 2012
WHEREAS, Aspen historian Jim Markalunas requested City Council involvement in the
creation of a commemorative historic marker at the Maroon Creek Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the marker outlines the history of the original Midland Bridge, a significant
engineering accomplishment from the 19th century, which was first used as a railroad
trestle bridge, and later as an automobile bridge; and
WHEREAS, the marker describes the importance of one of Aspen's founding citizen's,
D.R.C. Brown, Sr., who purchased the bridge from the defunct Colorado Midland
Railroad in 1918, and contributed it to Pitkin County for public use. The bridge served
as the primary vehicular access into Aspen for approximately 90 years; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Council hereby dedicates a historic marker to be installed at the Maroon Creek Bridge.
APPROVED by the Aspen City Council at its regular meeting on May 14, 2012.
Approved as to form:
Jim True, City Attorney
Attest: Mayor:
Kathryn Koi, City Clerk ichae . eland, Mayor
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Jim Markalunas
624 W. North Street
Aspen, CO 81611
January, 2012 •
- - To:- The Honorable Mayor and.City Council of Aspen, Colorado
RE: A commemoration plaque to be placed on "The. Midland Bridge"
Gentlemen,
As a citizen of Aspen, I request your support and endorsement to honor
the memory of D.R.C. Brown, Sr. for his generous contribution to the
citizens of Pitkin County of the historic Colorado Midland Railroad Bridge
aka "The Midland Bridge" or the "Old Maroon Creek Bridge" by endorsing
our request to CDOT granting us permission to place a commemorative
plaque on said bridge recognizing D.R.C. Brown Senior's contribution to the
State of Colorado, the County of Pitkin, the City of Aspen and all its Citizens
We request you have staff prepare a resolution incorporating the
dedication language of "The Midland Bridge" in honor of D.R.C. Brown Sr.
Resp-ctfully Submitted,
arkalunas, Citizen
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