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July 8, 1915
Bogalusa Enterprise
Bogalusa, Washington County, Louisiana
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In Orleans and St. Tammany parishes, plans advanced last week for a constitutional amendment to fund a $5M bond issue for a concrete causeway across Lake Pontchartrain from West End to Mandeville, with interest from railroads and electric lines for usage rights.
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MOVEMENT STARTED TO GET CAUSEWAY BUILT ACROSS LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BY CONVENTION
Plans to introduce an amendment to the State constitution authorizing the voting of the people of Orleans and St. Tammany parishes upon a joint bond issue of about $5,000,000 for the purpose of building a concrete causeway of adequate width over Lake Pontchartrain, from the vicinity of West End to Mandeville, were much discussed last week in realty circles. It was said that prominent men in both parishes had been conferring on the matter and that considerable indorsement has been obtained for it. Preliminary arrangements have been made, it is said, with various interests who might desire to use the bridge, and it was claimed that two railroads had been approached with a view of making leases of rights-of-way over the structure. Also it was said that the St. Tammany electric line was considering extension of its service across the bridge if the venture proved successful. It is claimed that the New Orleans Great Northern line would be agreeable to leasing rights over the bridge, as it would shorten its mileage into New Orleans about thirty two miles, besides giving the line a direct route into the city by its own rails, or through a connection with the Public Belt.-N. O. American
Plans to introduce an amendment to the State constitution authorizing the voting of the people of Orleans and St. Tammany parishes upon a joint bond issue of about $5,000,000 for the purpose of building a concrete causeway of adequate width over Lake Pontchartrain, from the vicinity of West End to Mandeville, were much discussed last week in realty circles. It was said that prominent men in both parishes had been conferring on the matter and that considerable indorsement has been obtained for it. Preliminary arrangements have been made, it is said, with various interests who might desire to use the bridge, and it was claimed that two railroads had been approached with a view of making leases of rights-of-way over the structure. Also it was said that the St. Tammany electric line was considering extension of its service across the bridge if the venture proved successful. It is claimed that the New Orleans Great Northern line would be agreeable to leasing rights over the bridge, as it would shorten its mileage into New Orleans about thirty two miles, besides giving the line a direct route into the city by its own rails, or through a connection with the Public Belt.-N. O. American
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Causeway
Lake Pontchartrain
Bond Issue
Railroads
New Orleans
Where did it happen?
Lake Pontchartrain, From The Vicinity Of West End To Mandeville, Orleans And St. Tammany Parishes
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Location
Lake Pontchartrain, From The Vicinity Of West End To Mandeville, Orleans And St. Tammany Parishes
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Plans discussed to amend State constitution for joint bond issue of $5,000,000 to build concrete causeway across Lake Pontchartrain; prominent men conferring, endorsements obtained; arrangements with interests including railroads for rights-of-way.