The photograph shown above is from 1958. It was taken in Little Lehigh Manor, the 1940's era housing development located above Lehigh Parkway's south ridge. I had the pleasure of growing up in that neighborhood. In yesterday's post, the hill favored by the kids of that neighborhood was featured.
Other popular sledding hills were in Allentown's west end, behind Cedar Crest College, and Ott Street, between Livingston and Greenleaf Streets. Years ago, a bridge crossed the creek by the park office at 30th and Parkway Blvd., with a parking area for sledders by the Cedar Crest hill. The Ott Street hill was closed to cars by the city, as an accommodation for sledders. None of these hills are now accessible to a kid with a sled.
photo courtesy of S. Williams
reprinted from previous years
Cherry Hill near the Allentown YMCA was and is my favorite because it was a long run with a steep beginning to get you started and ended at MLK and Franklin St.
ReplyDeleteCherry Hill was the best
ReplyDeleteAs a Cedar Crest grad, I can attest to the hill behind what is now Moore Hall as being a great ride!! At one time, a puddle formed below and then froze and I enjoyed skating on it!! Had it ALL to myself!
ReplyDeleteAlways went to N 18th st Hill; /this was blocked off to cars from sumner Ave up to I think greenleaf; great hill
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