Long time readers of this blog know that one of my missions is to try and preserve the irreplaceable WPA structures, and what I consider the traditional park system infrastructure. That infrastructure suffered another loss recently, the removal of the small Cedar Beach pedestrian bridge.
The little bridge connected the picnic area with the pool for well over 70 years. Furthermore, with high weeds choking the creek bank most of the summer, it provided a glimpse of the creek for children and adults, who still value such a view.
The Allentown park system continues to put its emphasis on recreation, at the expense of charm and beauty. The future doesn't bode well for the park system of my youth, the park system of picture postcards, the park system that was a regional destination.
park pavilion behind Cedar Beach Pool
priorities turned upside down by an uncaring administration.
ReplyDeleteIt a shame that we are turning into little Philadelphia/ New York. Allentown is loosing her character.
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