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March 08, 2004
More Good News
Columbus landing site added to park
By AYESHA MORRIS
Thursday, March 4th 2004
The site of Christopher Columbus' only documented landing in the United States has been purchased by the Virgin Islands government for $2.2 million and added to the Salt River National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve.
The move brings an end to a 10-year effort to buy the 8.5 acres within National Park boundaries from private landowners. The property includes a two-story, 5,800-square-foot house on a hill, which will be transformed into a visitor center and museum.
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Posted by afinta at March 8, 2004 10:15 AM
