After another break, it’s back to the footpaths.
Today, it’s going to the “backyard” from the broadcast studios on Central Avenue to take a stroll along the Macatawa River at Window on the Waterfront Park.
For one thing, it does look a little bit different now that the Macatawa Greenway has become involved with the city of Holland on this:
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The Greenway Trail sign at the Window on the Waterfront Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
It still is a favorite spot to sit and dream.
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A couple relaxes on a bench at the Window on the Waterfront Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
There is an old generator building there.
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; An abandoned generator building in Window on the Waterfront Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Take a glimpse into some history …
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; Old generators at an abandoned building in Window on the Waterfront Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
From another angle …
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; Old generators at an abandoned building in Window on the Waterfront Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
A ground-level look at what used to be known as the Black River.
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The view of the Macatawa River northwest towards Holland Township as taken from Window on the Waterfront Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
One of the first photos taken in the first Tulip Time experienced in 2002 was of a small windmill here with tulips in front of it. That photo, unfortunately, is long gone … so too is the windmill.
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The base of a now-removed small windmill in Window on the Waterfront Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
This was probably Cyril Lixenberg’s last creation before he passed away shortly after coming over to Holland from the Netherlands for the dedication.
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The Uniting Sun sculpture by Cyril Lixenberg at the southern base of the Unity Bridge. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Betcha the designers of the Unity Bridge didn’t take this in account when they drew up a new span to replace the River Avenue Bridge 16 years ago.
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A flooded pedestrian underpass at the Unity Bridge. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Perhaps the aroma around Window on the Waterfront will improve once this project is completed.
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The under-construction anaerobic digester at the Holland Area Water Reclamation Facility. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Finally, the mailing address for our station is 87 Central Ave., Holland, MI, 49423 … but this address came up on a cell phone:
June 19, 2014; Holland, MI, USA; A dry erase board at the Midwest Communications building signifying an address based on the US Bicycle Route 35 that goes along Central Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The north US Bicycle Route 35 sign in front of the Holland Area Water Reclamation Facility. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Steps today: Around 4,500.
Thanks!
Gary
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