Who should I ask for permission to restore a covered bridge?

Question

Hi,
I would like to restore an old covered Bridge in Mason county, Kentucky. Who should I contact in order to get permission to do this? Thanks!

Answer 1

If you'll contact the National Landmark Registry or local historic preservation societies they can provide you with all the information/contacts/paperwork etc. you need.

Pretty much every county has a historic preservation society. Or a lot of times you can contact your local Department of Natural Resources for info on who you need to contact.

Answer 2

Assuming you've already done the intense historical and architectural research of this specific covered bridge......

Direct a well written and sincere letter to the mayor of the city/village of this town area. If this bridge is registered, might want to direct a "c.c." to the Register of Historic Places.

Explain what you'd like to do and why. Give sincere assurances if granted permission, the restoration work will be done with care and respect of the bridge's original design. You tend to get favorable responses if you assume total costs of materials with full VOLUNTEER labor; they welcome work that doesn't cost them.

But prepare to find yourself walking down a path covered by political dynamics--even in "laid back" country rural towns and village areas.

Answer 3

Try the city first and then the county. It all depends on who maintains the land and if the land is public.

Answer 4

The owner

Answer 5

if its privet the owner. if public got to city hall they will point you in the right step. I hope you are not just going to tag it and call it restored.

Answer 6

Check with your local Road Commission. Most likely they are in charge of it's upkeep.

Answer 7

Dont ask, just do it.