This fall, members of the local media gathered at the site of BRING’s new demonstration garden to witness some history in the re-making.
Four lengths of concrete bridge rails, salvaged from an historic bridge in Gold Beach, were hoisted into place in the Garden of Earthly Delights to serve as garden walls. Donated by Hamilton Construction, the ornate, art-deco style rails were recovered during the restoration of the Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge, one of a string of bridges built along the Oregon coast by famed bridge engineer Conde B. McCullough. The bridge was completed in 1932, one of hundreds of Depression-era public works projects.
Along with the bridge rails, you’ll now find a large central plaza, decomposed granite walkways, and a unique shelter called the Chapel of Second Chances. Our first work of art is in place: since last summer, Jud Turner has been designing and gathering materials for a metal assemblage wall, which serves as the backdrop for the Chapel of Second Chances. Look closely—you’ll find symbols from 12 different sacred traditions integrated into the wall, all made from objects found at BRING.
