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Experts warn Shelby Street footbridge replacement could disturb colonial-era backfill
Summary
City staff told the Archaeological Review Committee on July 10 that the stone Shelby Street footbridge slated for demolition sits on historic backfill that could contain Spanish colonial and precontact materials, prompting members to request monitoring and construction details before a Historic District Review Board decision.
City staff briefed the City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee on July 10 that the stone Shelby Street footbridge, proposed for demolition and replacement, sits on riverbank backfill that may contain Spanish colonial and precontact materials and could require archaeological monitoring during demolition and replacement work.
The committee heard that the bridge is in poor structural condition and will be considered soon by the Historic District Review Board as part of a demolition request and design review for a replacement. Nicole (staff member) told the committee the current bridge “is just irreparable” and that engineers recommend demolition; she said one replacement option is a lightweight prefabricated span and an alternative would reuse existing stone where possible.
Committee members pressed staff for details because the fill behind the stone abutments was placed when the Santa Fe…
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