tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post5771572500730575344..comments2024-03-28T10:18:30.801-04:00Comments on MOLOVINSKY ON ALLENTOWN: Trexler Smiles, Landing Revealedmichael molovinskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-76177977580809455182011-08-08T10:29:49.960-04:002011-08-08T10:29:49.960-04:00whethervain, the boat landing is toward regency t...whethervain, the boat landing is toward regency tower apartments. take the path on the north side of robin hood, past the large three arch kiln structure. as you approach the end of the path at the small parking lot, it's to your right, but not really noticeable from the path. <br /><br />i hope to create a group which will continue to advocate for the WPA structures, and have additional meetings, events or gatherings. hopefully, you will be able to attend one of those. thanks. mmmichael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-1458265819934304642011-08-08T10:04:01.295-04:002011-08-08T10:04:01.295-04:00(Wanted to enter this thread while it was fresh, d...(Wanted to enter this thread while it was fresh, darnit).<br /><br />My wife & I JUST became aspiring bile riders. Our first time out, we chose the relatively newly established rail trail in Hellertown (where we both grew up as high school sweethearts).<br /><br />Our 2nd outing was the Lehigh Parkway area (as we live in SW Allentown now). As it turns out, we were exactly about where your ”dig" was. We've discovered the generally friendly demeanor of the folks walking, biking, jogging, etc. in the great outdoors. As it happened, we stuck up a conversation with someone walking her dog and found out that her husband was part of your cleanup effort here (the last name was very similar to that of a city official...Schware, or something like that). This conversation happened BEFORE I came across this blog entry.<br /><br />Today (Aug 8th), my wife and I went biking there again, this time on a mission to observe your accomplishments, but alas, could not pinpoint exactly where it was. <br /><br />I take it that it's near the bridge known as the ROBIN HOOD bridge, but aside from a little stone arch bridge and small stone "pool", was unable to locate where you were. Crossing that little bridge, put you right smack dab in a jungle of cat'o-nine tails. Were you back there somewhere? <br /><br />Unfortunately, I work 4-8 PM every evening, so won't be able to attend your Sept. meeting. Might be able to join your cleanup crew however!<br /><br />Thanks for this story! I'm starting to regret that you didn't become our mayor. I guess it's out of the question now, isn't it? On second thought, let's just leave politics out of this :-)Whethervainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05709776231229905223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-82333182195011265932011-08-07T07:52:17.895-04:002011-08-07T07:52:17.895-04:00You are an urban archeologist! Great going, Micha...You are an urban archeologist! Great going, Michael!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-19761359950244292012011-08-02T19:40:20.338-04:002011-08-02T19:40:20.338-04:00This is anon 5:11. My apologies if there was a mis...This is anon 5:11. My apologies if there was a misunderstanding. <br /><br />This was just a random thought, blowing through my mind after reading Obama averted a huge crisis (sic) today.<br /><br />I understand and support your position. Later tonight I will ask Jesus what he thinks.<br /><br />However I find it increasingly sad that the populous needs such a huge investment to entertain their children and have a place to hang out.<br /><br />I personally think the whole structure is absolutely hideous and fear that will only increase with the ravages of weather over time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-14805775180321653242011-08-02T19:03:34.682-04:002011-08-02T19:03:34.682-04:00Put it on my calender. Missed the clean up last y...Put it on my calender. Missed the clean up last year. They are worth preserving, it is hard to fathom any other perspective on this topic.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15294395112603289513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-16675930052635322432011-08-02T18:10:40.896-04:002011-08-02T18:10:40.896-04:00anon 5:11, as one who was painted as an opponent o...anon 5:11, as one who was <i>painted</i> as an opponent of the playground, let me address your comment. first i must say that i was not an opponent of the playground per se, but a defender and advocate of historical priorities for the park system. now that the playground is a <i>fact on the ground</i>, i have visited it at least twice, and driven by often. it is well received by the community. my guess is that Jesus would appreciate the kids enjoying themselves. <br /><br />i addressed this comment because any accomplishments made in regard to the WPA monuments will be with the city's cooperation. although I seek to change the city's priorities and make the WPA structures high on list, I realize that no significant maintenance can occur without being on the park department agenda.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-41560282844402472762011-08-02T17:11:39.103-04:002011-08-02T17:11:39.103-04:00I wonder, if in all of eternity, mother earth will...I wonder, if in all of eternity, mother earth will ever be able to consume the PVC monstrosity at Cedar Beach.<br /><br />Perhaps when the apocalypse arrives Jesus on his white stead, with eyes blazing red, will breath fire upon the horrific "play" contraption and reduce it a boiling puddle of toxic carbon mass in which to entomb the forsaken.<br /><br />How cool would that be! Sorry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-76510884274377595402011-08-02T13:46:39.602-04:002011-08-02T13:46:39.602-04:00great work Molovinskygreat work Molovinskysteelbreastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-14299608505839123372011-08-02T10:30:05.279-04:002011-08-02T10:30:05.279-04:00great job it looks greatgreat job it looks greatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-72391515296280545792011-08-02T09:16:04.878-04:002011-08-02T09:16:04.878-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Look for the union labelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-19538373009480828082011-08-02T08:34:20.671-04:002011-08-02T08:34:20.671-04:00anon 8:22, actually, we were very mindful of that...anon 8:22, actually, we were very mindful of that. the last inch or so of dirt was dug with hand tools and swept with brooms, not that you really care about the structure. please stay on your blog.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-51548156018050806312011-08-02T08:29:04.645-04:002011-08-02T08:29:04.645-04:00Dont worry, Mr. M and others who took it upon them...Dont worry, Mr. M and others who took it upon themselves to restore rather than demolish, as they say, "no good deed goes unpunished..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-53966689166351654362011-08-02T08:22:40.677-04:002011-08-02T08:22:40.677-04:00It was totally improper to use metal shovels (!) t...It was totally improper to use metal shovels (!) to "excavate" those steps. The metal badly scraped the historic structure and no doubt compromised it. Somewhere, General Trexler is sobbing. Nice work Sherlock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-22061778554524714162011-08-02T08:00:36.911-04:002011-08-02T08:00:36.911-04:00Last city council meeting a group of Midway Manor ...Last city council meeting a group of Midway Manor residents addressed council about the destruction of a 200 year-old log cabin on Club Avenue. Why the city didn't take this "treasure" under its wing and restore it into a visitor's icon...who knows.<br /><br />Plan to be at your meeting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-7326519300304839822011-08-02T06:54:13.154-04:002011-08-02T06:54:13.154-04:00Having driven through much of Allentown yesterday ...Having driven through much of Allentown yesterday I can only echo MM's phrase "imagine restoring an irreplaceable icon instead of buying something from a catalogue."<br /><br />The city seems nothing more than a quasi-residential area supported by hundreds of strip malls. Our communities should be more than CVS, A-plus gas stations, convenience stores and pizza shops.<br /><br />I strongly support the efforts of Molovinsky to make our community meaningful--not just convenient.gary ledeburnoreply@blogger.com