When the old
firehouse was torn down at the corner of Main Street and Railroad Avenue,
discussions were held as to the future of the corner. In the end a Community
Garden was planned and created.
Such an undertaking
involves many people, and Ann Buddle in her article on the Community Garden
lists many of those volunteers and the roles they played and continue to play
in the garden.
As the planning,
planting and construction of the gardens were being completed, an entry into
the garden was also being planned.
Bill Larsen,
with the help of others, built the Pagoda which fronts on the corner of the
garden.
People passing
by, on foot or in cars, could watch the simple entry being built.
June 9, 2007,
Olde Home Day. The photos from the day show a sunny, warm June morning. At the
appointed time, Bill made a few comments and cut the ribbon. People then
entered the gardens to admire plantings, benches, and pathways.
Not a major date
in the overall history of village or town, but one we are reminded of when we
pass the garden or take time to stroll or sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of
the surroundings.
For more about
the Community Memorial Garden, please see
Ann’s article in Covert Memories 1950-2015 by the Interlaken Historical
Society, pages 173-175.
Dewitt’s Diary
June 9, 1928-1932
Saturday, June
9, 1928
Harrowed this morning. Rain this afternoon and evening.
Sunday, June 9,
1929
Edna’s folks went home this morning. Warmer today. It has been cool this past
week. Several light frosts in some places. We drove down along the lake this
afternoon.
Monday, June 9,
1930 no entry
Tuesday, June 9,
1931
Leland finished his second year of school today. Some beans planted but most of
them not planted yet. Too cold for beans and corn. [Leland most
likely went to the one-room school near the corner of Bassette and Munson Roads.]
Thursday, June
9, 1932
Cold northwest wind for several days. Sweet corn up and not growing. We got 115
Rhode Island red chickens today from Richfield, Penn.
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