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August 24th, 2010 | 
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The Little Girl Who Lit the Bayonne Bridge with Patriotic LED Lights from LEDtronics
In 2002, right after 9/11, eight-year-old Veronica Granite from New Jersey began a petition drive to illuminate her hometown bridge with red, white and blue lights. She had recently seen tricolor lighting atop the Empire State Building during a visit to liberty State Park and thought the Bayonne Bridge should be similarly decorated in patriotic lights.
Her lobbying efforts inspired the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which maintains the Bayonne Bridge—the fourth longest steel arch bridge in the world.
After seven years, the historic span that connects Bayonne, New Jersey, with Staten Island, New York, wore a necklace of red, white and blue LED lights custom designed by LEDtronics, Inc. of Torrance, California.
Spanning the Kill Van Kull tidal strait and first opened in1931, the Bayonne Bridge was the longest in the world until 1978. Today it carries about 20,000 vehicles per day over its four lanes.
"When we initially showed the bridge Maintenance Group the LEDtronics 180-degree fixture that is used on the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles Harbor, they liked the concept but needed the light to be 360 degrees and in red, white and blue," says Jeffrey Mizel of RF Industries East, the representatives involved with the project.
"As they also wanted to use the existing fixtures, we were provided with samples from the bridge, and LEDtronics engineers set about designing a BSD-1928-OPB-004—a retrofit, mogul-base, 360-degree design," adds Jeffrey.
It was a perfect solution. In 2009 the project was completed, and the 1,675 feet of the main arch span were illuminated with patriotic LED lighting using about 14 each of BSD-1928-OER-004 (red), BSD-1928-TPW-004 (white) and BSD-1928-OPB-004 (blue).
The little girl, now a teenager, was inspired with what she saw.
Other than the Bayonne and the Vincent Thomas bridges, the LEDtronics BSD-1928-001 series of lights are also installed on the South Capitol Street Bridge in Washington, D.C.
There still remain two other bridges to be retrofitted, as soon as a method for using 440 volts to power the LEDs is accommodated.
The Bayonne Bridge was dramatically blown up in the Steven Spielberg-directed 2005 movie War of the Worlds, starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning.
The products used:
BSD-1928-OER-004
BSD-1928-TPW-004
BSD-1928-OPB-004
LEDtronics Representative involved with this application: RF Industries East LTD
Photo Courtesy:
Steven Mack
About the Author
LEDtronics Mission Statement: To replace energy-wasting lighting with world-class, environmentally responsible LED bulbs and products. The LEDtronics website is packed with many different types of direct-incandescent-replacement bright Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamp and LED bulb. Our LED lamp and LED bulb product offerings are available in a wide range of bulb sizes for multiple lighting applications. Nearly every industry will find a LED bulb or LED-based solution for its unique needs.
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PATRIOTIC CROSS 4th of July Yard Art US $29.99
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PATRIOTIC FLEECE BLANKET US $11.95
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HUGE PROUD PATRIOTIC EAGLE Yard Art Decoration US $149.99
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Vernon Kilns STATUE OF LIBERTY Demitasse Cup Saucer US $14.99
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Primitive Americana Patriotic Country Raggedy Ann Angel Flag Display Box US $6.99
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Patriotic frame box set US $9.99
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4th of July miniature US $9.99
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Patriotic decorative plate set US $9.99
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Verandah Decor - 8 Unique Ideas
Home owners with verandah porches have a unique opportunity to decorate not only the inside of their houses, but also the outside, as well. A verandah is a porch that is usually long, wraps around a home and is covered with a roof. It offers a beautiful spot to sit and sip a cool drink on a hot day, and a place where friends can gather to create memories. The eight unique ideas below will give you a great place to start when thinking about the best decor for your home's verandah.
1. Polka Dots
For a fun, fresh look for your verandah, try a decor of polka dots. In the summer months, a perfect polka dot color scheme can range from anything to bright pinks, oranges and yellows or a patriotic theme of red, white and blue dots. The polka dots can also be designed to match the exterior colors of the home. This is a great way to pull the home's exterior color scheme altogether in a fun, vibrant way.
2. Romantic White
There is something about a verandah that conjures up images of romantic, old farmhouses or large stately manors. White wicker chairs, rockers, pillows, and even a porch swing are all perfect pieces for a romantic, white decor. For a cheerful addition, add a clear glass milk bottle filled with white daisies on the side tables or in railing planters.
3. Arabian Nights
To create an Arabian theme for your home's verandah, start by hanging colorful, sheer curtains from the ceiling along the outer rail of the porch. A deep purple or billowy gold are perfect for the occasion. Colorful fabrics and pattern cushions can also be added to seating areas, throw rugs and wall art. If an exotic Arabian theme is too much for an everyday look, try creating it for a special summer party. This theme may also work better in the rear of the house.
4. Patriotic Pledge
Nothing says summertime like the patriotic colors of red, white and blue. Use these as the palette for a patriotic verandah decor that will look perfect all summer long. Hanging lights in the shape of stars, a welcome mat with red and blue lettering, and a large flag or patriotic bunting hanging from the front of the porch will all enhance the desired theme.
5. Lemon and Lime
One of the most fun summer themes is to use lemons and limes as inspiration. Bright yellow cushions on white, wicker chairs with lime green colored outdoor pillows make for a fun and vibrant decor. It is easy to picture yourself enjoying a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade on a verandah decorating in this way.
6. Red Stripes
Bold and passionate, red is a color that is welcoming and vibrant. Use red striped cushions, outdoor area rugs, and pillows to create a cheerful look on your home's verandah. Combine the red with white, navy, orange, tan or gray to create custom looks.
7. Black and White
Nothing says sophisticated better than black and white decor. When creating a more formal theme for a verandah, choose black and white: Whether using a French inspired toile fabric or bold stripes, the use of black and white together will create a soothing, but sophisticated look that few others can match.
8. Ice Cream Lover
Cold ice cream and hot summer days are a perfect pairing. Choose ice cream pattern fabrics, ice cream related accessories, and colors of favorite ice cream flavors for the porch's palette. This fun and unique look will make the verandah a perfect hangout for adults and kids alike.
About the Author
Working for years as a design consultant Angela Glancy has just joined AmericanArtisanArt.com where she plans to incorporate her decorating aesthetic for abstract wood art and tree metal art.