Bred Gade Renovation

Danish for "Wide Street", Bred Gade is our most recent accomplishment in renovation of historic district step streets. This mid-town, stepped pathway is near Bakery Square and the St. Thomas Reformed Church. It links Nye Gade (New Street) with Murphy Gade up above. To note, two of the pedestrian walkways on the western face of Denmark Hill reach all the way up to the Catherineberg Road, thus connecting “low road” to “highroad” across Long Path. We are deeply grateful for the continued support from our community and abroad throughout this journey. This scope of work included the demolition of damaged sections, removal of debris, and the replacement of compromised concrete foundations. The restoration was completed with carefully selected stone and brick paving, thoughtfully installed to reflect and preserve the original historic character. From the generous partnership and grant from Solarfunden in Denmark and the State Historic Preservation Office, to the meaningful contributions of our dedicated St. Thomas community, we’re almost complete with our goals for Bred Gade. While the masonry work is now complete, there is still more to be done along Bred Gade. The restored step street now calls for essential additions like thoughtful landscaping and signage, which will ensure both historic preservation and natural beauty. With your continued support, we carry this momentum forward, revitalizing the historic district of Charlotte Amalie and restoring these steps as living, breathing spaces at the heart of our community once again. Currently, we are on the final phase with Bred Gade. The addition of a traditional bronze plaque to inform pedestrians of the history and contributors is our last final goal. Together, we have the opportunity to build something lasting and vibrant through maintenance like step street cleanups and plant ups that the St. Thomas Historical Trust hosts every month.

Dronnigens Gade (West) Renovation

This project is made possible through a strong and unified community effort. As you’ll see below, it truly took all hands on deck to bring this ongoing restoration to life. We were especially grateful for the support of State Historic Preservation Director Sean Krigger, who led by example and graciously took time out of his workday to lend a hand.

By the end of this day, a truckload of debris had been cleared, ditches were dug to improve drainage and ensure the walkway remains safe, and new plantings were added to help prevent soil erosion while enhancing the area’s natural beauty.

Mr. Joseph and Mr. Shulterbrandt have remained committed to maintaining the progress achieved, continuing the care and stewardship this space deserves. If you visit the stepstreet today, you’ll even find it has been freshly power washed.

We now look ahead to the next phase, with masons scheduled to begin repairing the steps and coordination underway with a nearby property owner to redirect grey water away from the public walkway.