Barefoot Mailman
Barefoot Mailman
Artist: Mario Chiodo
Location: Hillsboro Inlet Bridge
The legend of the Barefoot Mailman dates to the original mail carrier route for South Florida during the late 19th century. Nearly 28 miles of the route was traversed by boat and by walking along sand as there was no road connecting the areas at the time. It was referred to as the "barefoot route." The statue, which rests atop a nearly 21-foot concrete pedestal, cost $75,000.
The bridge design and artwork were inspired by two significant historical icons of this area — the first being the Hillsboro Beach Lighthouse which was originally constructed in 1906 and is today prized by Pompano Beach, Hillsboro Beach and Lighthouse Point. The second is the Barefoot Mailman.
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