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2. The Bahia Honda and Pigeon Key Bridges are part of what?

MMHN212  A. The Overseas Highway

One of the largest endeavors of Flagler’s Railroads was to link the Keys to mainland Florida. With the automobile’s popularity growing in the early 1920’s, both Monroe and Dade County decided Key Largo should be connected to the mainland by a road for cars as well. This would allow winter visitors to enjoy the fishing and beauty the Keys had to offer. 

Posted at 03:01 PM on February 19, 2009 in History Question of the Week | Permalink

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