Some people swear by the Intracoastal Waterway; some swear at it.  Ready for a little history about the often-controversial waterway, once referred to as “The Big Ditch”?  Hear about its intended purpose, funding sources, contentious route selection and dredging.  How did the construction of Venice’s three bridges and the Venice Bypass get factored into the Intracoastal Waterway Project?

Speaker, George W. Miller spent 28 years in the fields of computing, networking, and telecommunications at a midwestern university.  He has long had an interest in local history.  Every family vacation included a trip to a visitor center to pick up a history book or two on some local topic.  When George and his wife became full time Venice residents in 2007, it was only natural that they were drawn to the Venice Area Historical Society (VAHS).

George has served on the VAHS Board of Directors since 2009, twice serving as Treasurer.  He has been giving tours at the Historic Venice Depot since 2007 and currently chairs the Depot Committee.  In preparation for the 85th anniversary of the City of Venice and the Historic Venice Train Depot, he led the effort to upgrade the Depot exhibits.  George and his wife, Mary Huba, are currently providing leadership for the Circus Car Restoration Project.

Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL  34293

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"The Historic Venice Train Depot" by George Miller

March 8, 2022, 11:00 am.