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PENNSYLVANIA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT REPORT MARKET SQUARE MEMORIAL PARK Phase III Improvements Submitted by: BOROUGH OF MARCUS HOOK MUNICIPAL BUILDING 1OTH AND GREEN STREETS MARCUS HOOK, PA. 19061 FEDERAL CZM GRANT ME NO. 87180 FILE NO. CZI: C7MH Coastal adago cowl3aut lk".10 Ituo'cls Wmajearal 0" 1 Coastal logo lql ZonE --_--.,.ion of this report was financed through the Pennsylvania Coastal Zone SB rogram under the provisions of the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act 482 amended. Administered by the Division of Coastal Zone Management, .P4 ter Resources Management, Department of Environmental Resources. M37 1987 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. Introduction I Project Description 2-3 Park Location Maps 4-5 Appendix Market Square Memorial Park 6-8 -Introduction -Planning Background -Site Planning -Park Development -Park Programming Park Photographs 9-12 Newspaper Clippings 13-27 Project Photographs As Built Drawings INTRODUCTION The following represents a draft final report covering Phase III improvements at Market Square Memorial Park in the Borough of Marcus Hook. This report provides an overview of the construction project. A comparison of the original scope of work with the completed project improvements is presented. A compilation of final project costs covering all aspects of the project is described. The report also includes pre-construction and post-construction site photographs and pictures during construction. Each of the photographs are labeled identifying the proposed and completed project work elements.. PROJECT DESCRIPTION When first proposed the phase III improvements at Market Square Memorial Park included the following work elements: 1. gabion mattress and rock fill at the Delaware River to stabilize riverbank 2. connection walks to link parking lot to existing walkway system. 3. bracing of fishing pier extending from park bank with two vertical steel beams and 3"xV wood beams running with pier to support wood plank decking. 4. picnic grouping - furnish and install three charcoal grills, one server table and one ash dispenser 5. turf grass re-establishment - topdress and overseed areas of poor grass cover. Preliminary cost estimates to taled $44,500.00 for the items noted above. Together with a budget line item for project administration of $500.00 and $5,000.00 for design and engineering fees the project budget equaled $50,000.00. The CZM approved grant was for $35,000.00 or 70 per cent of the estimated project cost. The Borough of Marcus Hook selected the firm of Thomas Comitta Associates as the project design consultant and this selection was endorsed by the Division of Coastal Zone Manage- ment (letter from Eric Conrad dated December 11, 1987). Mr. Comitta had prepared the park master plan and was responsible for the planning, design and engineering of the first two phases of park construction. The project was advertised for bid on March 15, 21 and 25 and bids were opened on April 4, 1988. One general construction bid of $54,000.00 was received and three landscaping bids turned in with the low bid at $8,788.00. One prospective general construction con- tractor declined to submit a bid due to the resident labor and mechanics clause. Since the general construction bid exceeded our budget it was rejected. The general construction contract was rebid in June and bids opened on July 5, 1988. A These prices covered bid of $54,000.00 and a second bid of $97,161.00 were received. 1 base bid items only. -2- On August 3, 1988 the base bid of Keystone Conservation Service for $54,000.00 was accepted. It included the gabion mattress work for $52,200.00, wood bracing of fishing pier section at $1,400.00 and the park plaque for $400.00. Alternates 1-concrete walk- ways, 2-princeton fence, and 3-steel cross-support beams were rejected. Since the general construction award exceeded the $44,500.00 construction bid,the Borough chose not to accept the previously submitted landscaping bid. The picnic grouping, grills-table-ash dispenser, was eliminated from the project since the Borough did not want to encourage open burning of any kind at the park (unless specifically authorized by Borough Council for special events). Work began in late August 1988 and was approximately 97 per cent completed by mid September The remaining work items were completed in November 1988. The final project cost was $60,300.00 and consisted of the following items: General Construction $54,000.00 Change Order #1 1,300.00 Design and Engineering 51000.00 $60,300.00 Change Order No. I involved the replacement of two trees, one Kousa Dogwood and one Purple Flowering Plum and the removal of tree and stump of one Columnar Poplar. -3- @OWNSHIP OF LOWER CHICHESTER Ip .A A, V.'A GENERAL CHEMICAL co 1-3 SLIM c o C-1 0% ,0- 3: -2 RON c. % as, Co. cR 1-3 ZONING' MAP BOROUGH or J DELAWARE CCIVIMTY PENNA. 1988 --0 D E L AWARE RIVER I I I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I I I I I I I I I I MARKET SQUARE MEMORIAL PARK Introduction Market Square Memorial Park is a 3 acre municipal park facility owned and operated by the Borough of Marcus Hook. The original 0.66 acre McClure Park has now been expanded, increasing the river frontage from 82 feet to 441 feet. The park is bounded on the south- east by the Delaware River, on the west and east by Sun Company and BP Oil refineries, and to the north by the oldest residential section of Marcus Hook. Market Square Memorial Park is the only municipally owned Delaware River waterfront park in Delaware County. The park offers superb views of the Delaware River, which is 5,800 feet wide at this point, and the passing ships. The park derives its name from the local market which was established on lower Market (then Broad) Street in 1701. The charter for the market was one of only three such privileges issued by William Penn. Prior to 1800, a two-story market house was erected similar to Philadelphia's Head-House. The beautiful monument at the park was dedicated on May 30, 1983, in memory of those who served in the Vietnam War. Land acquisition began in 1984 and continued in 1985. Five land parcels were acquired at a cost of $396,000. Four of the five parcels make up the park proper. The fifth parcel, a 1.33 acre site on the north side of Delaware Avenue, is used for auxillary parking. A $25,000 Federal Land and WFter Conservation Fund grant was obtained to help offset the land acquisition costs. Planning Background The Comprehensive Plan for the Borough of Marcus Hook (May 1978) includes under land use objectives the "preservation of public s-)ace for leisure time activities along the Dela.ware River." The plan suggested the expansion and refurbishment of the existing McClure Park through acquisition of adjacent properties. In an early draft of the Coastal Zone Management Program, an effort designed to protect all coastal resources in Pennsylvania, McClure Park is cited as a "geographic area of particular concern," an area of recreational, cultural, or historic value. The study pointed out that the park provides one of the very few areas of public access locations to the Delaware River in Delaware County, with an outstanding vantage point for viewing river activities. In addition, the Delaware River Corridor Study, (Delaware County Planning Department, 1977), in an attempt'to define problems and suggest solutions for areas along the river, included as one of its three policy guidelines under recreation and environment the expansion and improvement of existing riverfront parks and the establishment of new river- front parks. The McClure Park Expansion Study was completed in September 1980. This report presented an ambitious program for expanding McClure Park. A master site development plan and two alternate plans were prepared. The study was funded by a grant from Pennsylvania's Coastal Zone Management Program. -6- Lastly, the Parks and Recreation Recovery Action Program (December 1980) reaffirmed the unique potential for waterfront access along the Delaware River. The plan called for the implementation of the McClure Park Expansion Study to enhance the riverfront, callinc this area a sadly neglected natural resource in the Borough. The Recovery Action Plan was supported by a grant from U.S. Department of the Interior under the provisions of the Urban Park and Recreation Act of 1978. Site Planning Thomas Comitta Associates was selected project design consultant from a group of three landscape architectural firms interviewed for this appointment. The selection committee recognized Thomas Comitta's strong background in park design and landscape architecture plus his knowledge of the community's park and recreation facilities, gained from his participation in the Borough's Recreation and Park Recovery Plan. The park design was to blend the waterfront., orientation of the park, local history and the establishment of an attractive facility to serve all age groups and serve as a focal point for community gatherings. Early in the design process it was determined that the park would take on a turn of the century character. Park furnishings and materials were chosen to reflect this feeling. Picnic tables, benches, light posts, bollards, brick pavers, princeton fence and the park sign were all selected to be complementary. A strong nautical theme was ruled out since the park was to complement and blend in with the immediate neighborhood. In deference to the Borough's history, however, as the first port-of-call for Pennsylvania shipping, the park design included a nautical style concretE compass rose with raised letters and the three-nast flagpole was retained and Prominently located. Another design objective was to provide for shoreline river viewing. The park offers superb views of the Delaware River, which is 5,800 feet wide at this point. An attractive waterfront promenade was designed to accomodate park visitors. Site design also provided for open lawn areas for unstructured recreation use, a platform- stage for special events and ,picnic pavilion shelter. Extensive landscape plantings were planned to screen adjacent properties to the east and west, accentuate spatial relationshi within the park and provide a beautifying element. During the first two phases of park construction, 124 trees were planted at Market Square Memorial Park. All of these elements work within the framework of three principal axes to the park: 1. a north-south access to provide a continuation of Market Street to the Delaware River, 2. arfeast-west access adjoining the Delaware River, and 3. a loop-walk within the park providing for internal circulation. Park Development 'The first phase of park development was funded by a $309,000 Federal Coastal Energy Im- pact Program grant which was administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs. Park construction began in July 1985 and was substantially completed by December Grass planting was put off until the spring of 1986. -7- Park improvements consisted of the following: lawn drainage system; rip-rap at the newly created shore line; fishing pier construction involving retaining wall, decking, railings post and fence panels; concrete walkway paving; cannon pad; picnic table pads; uni-stone concrete pavers; bituminous concrete parking lot; pump station enclosure; relocation of cannon; flagpole and war monument; concrete compass with raised letters; bollards and chain; picnic tables and park benches; park sign; grass, shrubs, and trees. On October 19, 1985 residents and friends of Marcus Hook gathered at the riverfront to dedicate the newly constructed Market Square Memorial Park. Mayor James F. Jackson noted that the park was first conceived in the late 1970's and took form with the completion of a park master plan in 1980. The Mayor credited Borough Council for insuring that the park plan was implemented. County Council Chairman, W. Curtis Weldon, remembered former Borouc Council President Alfred Fortuna who long supported this project and the revitalization oi the riverfront neighborhood. The second phase of park development began with the awarding of the general construction and water intake pipe demolition contracts in August 1986. Phase two construction im- provements were completed in late spring of 1987 at a cost of $231,171. Work items in- cluded a picnic pavilion, platform-stage area, walkways, lighting, play apparatus, picnic tables and park benches, waste receptacles, plaque, additional trees and shrubs and demo- lition of water intake pipe. A $125,000 Recreation Improvement and Rehabilitation Act (RIRA) grant was awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs for this project. A $35,000 Coastal Zone Management grant is currently earmarked toward a third phase of site improvements. It is anticipated that the project budget of $50,000 will support additional riverbank stabilization, concrete walkways and overseeding of the park's lawn areas. Park Programming With the completion of phase two park improvements in 1987,,Market Square Memorial Park became host to a number of special programs. It is anticipated that these programs will continue from year to year and become part of the Market Square Memorial Park tradition. Memorial Day Parade: Held on Saturday, May 23. The parade was led by Major General Rober E-. Haebel, U.S. Marine Corps, who served as grand marshall, and the U.S. Marine Corps Band from Quantico, Virginia. The parade ended at the park for the first time. Refreshments and entertainment were offered. Fourth of July Celebration: Thousands of people gathered at the park on Friday evening, July 3, to witness an outstanding fireworks display. The Lukens Steel Band provided the pre-firewoks entertainment from the park's stage. Summer Music Festival: The new park and stage provided the setting for nine concerts in July and August. All concerts were offered at no charge due to contributions from local businesses, civic organizations, and the groups themselves. Fall Festival: Co-sponsored with WCZN radio, the festival included musical entertainment provided by three bands, pony rides, hay rides, fire truck rides, and buggy rides. The live WCZN radio broadcast began at 11:00 AM and concluded at 4:00 PM. The arrival of the historic schooner Pioneer on October 17 coincided with this event and publ.ic sails were provided on the 17th and 18th. 1-4 - 1.41 xxil -JAN 74,.- 4:=30 IOR 'M%-@ Z Oil7 v v IS -@h F dz @,-t u, Cal W ISM.- N 1.4 Y All 7 4 @ qVIR. Wit kv ISM4 If Lov 00=24 th te '7777 1-7 @71 4A all iv@ C> e, 4r .z ... bo T, 4L N'% -v pA 7@- 40-41 W. Ns AC rP Y'4 v r*mp "q lie .V-jqi*@ X@T I> 7 kk ky T4. '@"A Trying to recreate the county riverfront By Donna St. George the hot spots in the county." It has been ore than 20 ye Pickett and others suggest that the since the waterfornt bustled. Jacob generally rising fortunes of the Dela- and Mills, who owns a business ware County waterfront--many in the Essington shore, wond- Melvin Jacobs walked along his 350- dustries have undertaken capital wheather it ever will again foot pier and pointed to the sialboats, projects, and several new develop- I have five sons. Do they want cabin cruisers and fishing jugs ments are under way--may fore- take over my boatyard? No, becau docked in the calm waters of the shadow a surge in recreational de- they don't know whether there'll Delaware River's back channel. velopment, especially in the area a baotyard," said Jacobs, 7 At low tide, the boats nearest the that appears ripe for it: Tinicum. afraid we're going to lose the bigge shore would founder in mud. part of this channel if somethi "It's shutting down our business," Such ideas have just begun to isn't done." lamented Jacobs who has operated emerge, however, and would be at Already, Jacobs and Mills the Rosse Boat Repair-and-Storago least several years away. Many won- the back channel where the river Yard in essington for more than 30 der, too, whether money will materi- bounded by the Essington shore an years. "The business is here. We just alize for dredging--the multi- the three-mile length of Little Tini- can't accommodate it." million-dollar key to revitalization. cum Island, has been partly For nearly as long as Jacobs has Some also worry that potential proj- calimed, a victim of the silt that he his vexation. The buildup of silt ects may lead to overcommercializa- been accumulating for more than 3 grounds boats anchored close to the tion in Tinicum, whose beauty is years. shore. It means launchings are nearly linked to its unspoiled nature, resi- The silt began building u wher impossible unless the tide is in. dents say. the main rives from The problem becomes so "Lack of dredging could be the Tinicum Island is the New Jers the smoothe waters of the major reason waterfornt develop- shore: was dredged to back channel ideal for pleasure ment wouldn't happen in Tinicum," greater depth for cargo ships, travel and water sports are navi- said Russell, RDC president. "If you ing to the ports of Philadelphia, ac only the boaters most famil- don't get the dredging done, it's go- cording to Jacobs, Mills and other The unknowing get stuck ing to be very difficult." township residents and officials. in shallow water. Along other areas of the county's The dredged under the supervi But after years of struggling with 14.6-mile waterfornt, which is mostly sion of the arm Corps of Engineers the silt- and as many such as Jacobs industrial, projections for recreas- plasced excess silt in Little Tincim wonder how much longer they will tional development are less optimis- Island. increasing its stay for business a group of ideal tic than in Tinicum. However, two length and spilling over into the marine owners, planners and elected projects stand out: the recent con- back channels. officials are trying to unmuddy the struction of a river park in Marcus As the Island was lengthened, its river's waters by seeking financing Hook, and the continuing develop- eastern and western tips edged for dredging. ment of public boat launches in closer to the shore, reducing water Their effort comes as many begin to Chester. circulation in the channel and con- take a close look at Tinicum Town- Those projects already undertaken tributing to sitting, residents and of ship for a variety of recreational de- and those being dicussed stem from officials say. velopments. Tinicum's 1.5-mile water- what many say is on increased inter- Also, they say during landfill ef- front is the county's best hope for est in water recreation. forts near Philadelphis Interna- river related recreational and com- Although the area lies some recrea- tional Airport's Cargo City, a silt mercial development, they say citing tional opportuties more water en- carrying pipe broke and dumped thtistiasts could be accommodated tons of mud into the back channel. with new-development. The marine owners, themselves, People are coming in every day of may have contributed slightly to silt- the week looking for dockage," Ja- ing. As their piers were surrounded provement and development projects cobs said. "If we had the room for by mud, the owners extended them is being planned by RDC inc.a non- them, we'd have hundreds more- farther into the water to compensate profit economic development agency boaters here almost overnight. for the lost access. As they extended financed by county corporations. their piers, circulation in the back channel wash reduced further by the obstruction. Tinicum is about the only place Posted on the wall behind the More than 20 years ago, Jacobs and form Northeast Philadelphia to the front counter of Rosse Boat Repair Mills said, the realized the scope of state of Delaware that is not staked and Storage Yard Is a large aerial the damage. out with industry." said Carl E. Rus- photograph of the Tinicum water- The silting filled in the docking sell, RDC president. front. Jacobs studies the picture and area near the Gorinthian club. The "It has a lot of potential to bring turns to Robert Mills. yachts stopped coming. Marine own- Together, the men reflect on what ers suck as Jacobs, with portions of back exitsting marinas and it has land used to occupy the waters of the their piers standing in the mud at that can be developed into new water- Delaware near Essington: the grace- low tide, had fewer slips to rent. front uses, like new marinas and new ful 100-foot yachts that moored near They could only afford to dredge on waterfornt residential development." the landmark Corinthian Yacht their own. County planning director John Club; the grand pleasure boats that, Pickett agreed, saying, "It's one of docked at the Governor Printz Mari- na; the fleets of samller crafts at the piers of a dozen marinas, boatyards and yacht clubs. -13- the boatyard owners just couldn't dredging plan, others are weaving business Center, the back it." said Mills owner of the dreams of their own. Municipal offi- planned United Parcel Service plant Philadelphia Seaplane Base Aviation cials and planners have turned to and the Tinicum Industrial Park. Divison Inc., which is on the Essing- the waterfront as one of the county's Also cntributing to interest in the ton shore and has a marina. "You can untapped natural resources. area the completion in 1985 only charge so much for a slip, and if "The Tinicum waterfront really of 95, which you had to dredge it, you'd have to has a lot of potential," sold Karen L. Tinicum, he said charge four or five times the current Geist, a Delaware County planner "I predict that this area will make rate." who helped write a study of several King of Prussia look like a prairie," The once-thriving economy of the county waterfront communities, Bosacco said. "That's exaggerating a riverfront became depressed. which will be used as a basis for little bit, but that's how much I think In the mid-1960s, along with lead- RDC's own study. "It's a pocket in the this area is going to grow." ers from government, waterfront county not like any other ... a natu- As a result, Bosacco said, he for businesses and boating clubs, Jacobs ral area, with historic sites and mari- one is considering reopening his and Mills helped organize an effort nas already there. It's perfect for marina. to obtain government financing for recreational, commercial develop- I think the Tinicum area of water dredging the back channel. ment." frontage can be a very, very Several years later, the Army Corps RDC is to suggest possible im- tive area," he said. "We'll be better of Engineers, the federal agency that provement and development proj- than Georgetown because it's more looked into the matter, presented & ects that might boost Tinicum's wa- convenient for the boaters. I think it plan that the lcal group said would terfront. Initial research has begun could be another Inner Harbor like do more damage than good. The ma- on the RDC study, but the agency Baltimore. still is seeking money for the study development plans rina owners and several waterfront from state and federal agencies and may be a long way off, and not every- businesses, including Westinghouse private foundations, RDC officials one thinks they will materialize. Not Electric Corp. and Union Carbids said. everyone thinks they would be desir- Linda Division, fought the program RDC officials say when the able, either. vigorously. study is completed in about Mills, who also owns the historic They won the battle, but not the a year, they envision suggesting a Lazarello next to his seaplane base, war. The proposal was scrapped, and comprehensive program to develop is skepical about planners' sugges- the silt remained. vacant parcels near the river into tions that he could afford to rehabili- Now, however, they it again recreational amenities and possibly, tate the historic structure. Jacobs and Mills are members of a waterfront townhouses. They also I think (the planners) fewly formed group that is onece might propose improving the exist- dreamers, "he said, " They in more trying to solicit money for ing marinas and rehabilitating the their air-conditioned office and look dredging the back channel. The area's historical landmarks and then at pictures... We've been pouring problem is worse now and the dredg- marketing them with waterfront at- money into this place ever since ing more necessary. Without the iractions. we've been here, and it's in better dredging prospects are dismal for The historical landmarks include shape than when my father bought additional waterfront recreation in the Lazaretto an old quarantine sta- it. But it would take millions to re- Tinicum. tion for the ports of Philadelphia store it to what it was when it was The group seeking the dredging before the turn of the century the the quarantine station. What would includes township officals, local leg- Philadlephia Seaplane Base believed pay for all the dreams they have?" islators and several Tinicum resi- to be the country's oldest seaplane Chris Templin, who owns water- dents. It began meeting in April. It base operated by a civilian; and Gov- front property in Tinicum and whose has asked Herbert E. MacCombia ernor Prin Park the site of the first sister owns Fox's Grove Marina in Tinicum Township's engineer to ede- permane settlement by whites in the township's Essington section, vise a formal paln and estimate costs Pennsylvnia. said theat a Rhough most township so that elected officals could seek The area also has additional attrac- would like to see money from state and federal agen- tions--the nearby Tinicum National ment of existin marinas, she and cies. Environmental Center and Little many others would hate to see the Among the agencies they will ap- Tinicum Island an undeveloped nat- area overrun by tourists and glitzy proach is the Army Corps of Engi- ural area with a snady beach and attrations. neers. thick foliage. "It would be nice as a recreational Many of those involved blame the "What's really lacking in the area, but I'm afraid they want to do corps for the problem because the county is public access to the river something like put Disney World corps oversaw the dredging in the for recreational use," said William here." Templin said "This has al- main channel that they say created Payne RDC planning director. "Most ways been a sleepy little twon--we silting in the back channel. of (the waterfront) has heavy indus- like it that way." The lack of access to water has try, water-related and non water re- The county waterfront is bisected hurt act only the marinas but also lated,...Tinicum has potential for by the Commodore Barry Bridge its the township's water emergency res- recreation. It has just about every- gray steel archea stretching from cue boat. thing in one place--it has the piers, Chester to New Jersey. Industry is I think we ought to stress that the it has the marinas. it has historical firmly planted all along the water- corps created the problem, that we're areas." front, with refineries dominating not asking for anything for noth- For private investors interested in Trainer and Marcus Hook and manu- ing." Thomas Glancristoforo, town- constructing its development propos- facturing plants towering over Ches- ship Board of Commissioners presi- als, the RDC would try to obtain low- ter, Eddystone and Tinicum. dent, said at a group meeting in interest, government financing, Historically, recreation has been April. "They're taking away the live- Payne said. limited. But many say some recent lihood of people, and they're hurting Reaction to waterfront develop- developments are a first step toward everyone in this town." ment so far has been mixed. more recretion. Corps spokesman Roy Pirritano John Bosacco, owner of Walber's In Marcus Hook an underused said that the agency would not com- on the Delaware, an Essington hotel shoreline park has been expanded ment on the matter until it had stud- and restaurant that formerly in- and redeveloped into what is now ied the request. cluded the Governor Printz Marina said the plan was timely. -14- pavilion, fishing pier and platform something will be done. We have a stage; Mostly completed, the $570,000 beautiful riverfront if they could re- park has been used for summer con- alize it. We've never seen the certs for the first time this year. river this clean, and the demand for In Chester, the county's only free is tremendous." public boat lounches, which are un- der the Commodore Barry Bridge at the edge of a four-acre property with a parking lot and fishing area, are being widely, used for the first time this summer. And Chester recently received money for expansion. By September 1988, the launches will double their capacity. Four launching areas will allow boaters access to the Delaware. In addition, Chester has one boating club along the waterfront. In Tinicum, about a half dozen ma- rinas and boatyards rent slips on a rustic-waterfront to hundreds of boaters, in spite of the silt problems. Several marinas also provide boat launching for a fee, except during low tide. Nearby is Governor Printz Park, with its grassy waterfront picnic ground. Also in the area is the Laza- retto, which has a museum that is open on weedends. And a marina is just west of Tinicum and up Darby Creek, in Ridley Township. Although the waterfront has no beaches, one has been developed by accident just off the waterfront on Little Timicum Island. Accessible only by boat, that beach was created when dredging efforts several dec- ades ago dumped sand onto the nar- row, undeveloped island. Locals have since dubbed it the "Tinicum Riviera." Public use of the recreational facil- ities scattered across the county wa- terfront has been on the rise, busi- ness owners and municipal officials say. Marina owners, for example, say that demand for boating has in- creased significantly during the last several years. Fishing has improved dramatiaclly with a crackdown in recent years on such pollution as untreated sewage and industrial wastes, according to Lee Tilton, dis- trict waterways conservation officer for the Pennsylvania Fish Commis- sion. The river is stocked with about 40 species of fish. "Fishing and crabbing have im- proved 100 percent," Tilton said. "In the past 10 years, it's done nothing but improve. It doesn't look anything but good." The biggest problem, most agree, is the silting that keeps more people from getting out on the river. "Things are picking up now because there are so many people interested in boating, but business would be boom- ing again if the mud was gone." said Templin, who has lived on the Essing- ton waterfront all her life. Jacobs, who becomes animated when he talks about the waterfront he has enjoyed since he was a boy, hopes to see the boom return. "We're waterfront people - this is in our blood and we won't leave. -15- get 'hook-ed' on music at the new market square park MARCUS HOOK - Until now, people wouldn't think of Hook as a place to enjoy big band sounds or country and western tunes. But starting today, the Borough of Marcus Hook is offering a free "Summer Music Festival" at its new Market Square Memorial park The new park and stage is located at Market Street and Delaware River, right on the banks of the Delaware River. It is the county's municipally-owned park with frontage on the Delaware. The borough purchased the land in 1984 to expand the 1/2 acre McClure Park. Construction and renovation of the site was completed this spring and the park was renamed after the borough's local market that was established in 1701.the new 3 1/2 facility has a fish pier, picnic tables park benches, a playground, a flagpole and a vietnam ware memorial monument. "It's an attractive riverfront facility, said borough manager bruce Dorbian. "In addition to the music, people can enjoy the passing ship traffic, the view and the cool breeze coming off the river. The summer Music Festival opens at 7 p.m. tonight with Delaware County's own jimmy Palo and his Big Band Commanders.Following is the concert schedule for the remainder of the summer: July 14: the all Youth Jazz Band July 21: the Ellen Britton Band (country western) July 28: Al Smith and His Roarin'20's Jazz Band August 4: the Dusty Utter Band (country rock) August 11: the Al Raymond Orchestra All of the concerts are free. the concerts were made possible by contributions from local businesses including Alan Mciivain Company, william pastuszek Real Estate, Sun Refining and Marketing Company, Marcus Hook Hardware Company, Georgeo's Italian Water Ice and Bear Tubular Steel. For more information about the Summer Music Festival, call the borough municipal building at 485-1341. ---------- The new Market Square Memorial Park -- located on the river's edge in Marcus Hook -- was the site of a bang-up Fourth of July celebra- tion this past weekend. The Harrison family (above) enjoyed a picnic, a game of cards and the scenery along the Deleware while other residents (left) quenched their thirst with some Water ice. Starting tonight, the borough is launching Its Summer Music Festival called Down By The River," Palo and his Big Band Commanders. Staff Photos by PETE ZINNER Summer Music Fest come to Hook MARCUS HOOK --the recently completed Market Square Memorial Park, located at the corner of Market Street and Delaware Avenue, wil be the site of Marcus Hook's Summer Music Festival. The park;s new state area fronts the Delaware River. The festival will run for six consecutive Tuesday nights, beginning July 7, with jimmy Palo and his Big Band Commanders. Rounding out the schedule are: All-Youth Jazz band--July 14; The Ellen Britton Band--July 21; Al Smith and his Roarin; Twenties Jazz Band--July 28; Dutsy Utter Band--Aug.4; and the Al Raymond Orchestra Aug. 11. Sponsoring the festival are: Alan Company, William Pastuszak, state, Sun Refining and Marketing Company, Marcus Hook Hardware Company, Georgeo's Italian Water Ice, and Bear Tubular steel. All concerts start at 7 p.m. and admission is free. For further information, call the Marcus Hook muncipal building, at 485-1341. -18- Marcus Hook Borough Musical Festival Begins July 7 The borough of Marcus Hook will present six music concerts this summer at its recently completed Market Square Memorial Park. The new park and stage area fronts on the Delaware River and is located at Market Street and Delaware enue. Pilgrims are scheduled on six consecutive Tuesday nights, 7 p.m. beginnig on July 7. The line-up of entertainment includes. July 7 - Jimmy Palo and His Big Band Command- ers; July 14 - All Youth Jazz Band; July 21 - the Eileen Brit- ton Band; July 28 - Al Smith and His Roarin 20's Jazz Band; August 4 - Dusty Utter Band; and August 11 - Al Raymond Orchestra. All concerts are offered free to the public due to the contri- butions of the following local business and corporate spon- sors; Alan McIlvain Company, William Pastuszek Real Estate, Sun Refining & Mar- keting Company, Marcus Hook Hardware Company, Georgeo's Italian Water fee and Bear Tubular Steel. For further information call 485-1341. -19- CbAjAfZ'CbbM @LQLY lop 71 D @AAIIVWIA TN@ DOI rimes staff photo by BERT HODGc LUNCH BREAK in moritet Svicro Menwial Park, Marcus Hook on alazy, hazy day evgn though summer won't be hwe untl Juvw 21. -20- mom Daity Times iiiaif photo by BERT HODGE CHECKING OUT ttw n9l6flbCrWW C"fing Places Is this robin on Market Square Menwrial Park In Marcus Hook. -21- Marcus Hook Obtains Park Grant Marcus Hook has learned that is has been selected to receive a $125,000 state grant for the continuing development of its Market Square Memorial Park. The funds come from the Recreational Improvement and Rehabilitation Act (RIRA) program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs (DCA). In a letter from Shirley M. Dennis, DCA Secretary the Borough was congratulated for its selection for a RIRA grant and its commitment to community conservation, economic development, and improving the quality of life in our communities. The second phase of improvements will conclude installation of a picnic pavillion, a platform-stage additional walkway, decorative lighting, play equipment for young children, trees and shrubbery, and realted park appurtenances such as picnic tables, benches and trash receptacles. Market Square Memorial 3.5 acre municipal park facility owned and operated by the Borough of Marcus Hook. It is the only municipally owned Delaware County waterfront park in Delaware County. The park offers superb views of the Delaware River and the passing ships. The first phase of park improvement is scheduled for completion next month. Funded entirely by a federal grant this work encompassed a lawn drainage system, fishing pier reconstruc- tion, concrete walkway paving, uni-stone concrete pavers, parking lot, pumping station enclosure, relocation of flagpole and war monument, bollard and chain, picnic table and benches, park sign, grass, shrubs, and trees. The park derives its name from the local market which was established on lower Market (then Broad) Street in 1701. The charter for the market was one of only three such privileges issued by William Penn. Prior to 1800, a two story market house was erected similar to philadelphia Head-House. The monument at the park was dedicated on May 30, 1983, in memory of those who served in the Vietnam War. The Market Square Memorial Park is an ambitious project to improve the Marcus Hook waterfront while providing for the recreation and open space needs of all Borough residents. The project is one exciting element of the Borough's revitalization plan to impove the quality of life in Marcus Hook. -22- Marcus Hook to dedicate Memorial Park MARCUS Hook - The borough's new Market Square Memorial Park on the Waterfront- will be dedicated at a brief ceramony, noon Saturday, Oct. 19, to coincide with the arrival of The Pioneer, an antique schoonar built in Marcus Hook 100 years ago. The Pioneer will be available for public tours. She will also launch public sails 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday and 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday at a cost of $5 for Marcus Hook residents and $7 for others. Nearby Army facilities will also be open to the public during the weekend. -23- 8-20-85 THE HOOK MARCUS HOOK - Construc- tion has begun on the long-awaited Market Square Memorial Park project. Formerly known as McClure Park, the .4 acres of grassy area is being expanded to 3.5 acres with river frontage Increased from 83 to 460 feet. The project is funded by a $305,000 federal Coastal Energy Impact grand ad- ministered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community Af- fairs. Market Square Memorial Park, on Delaware Avenue at the foot of Market Street, is the only municipally-owned Delaware iver waterfront park in the comn- ty. Long range plans for the park include a fishing pier and a band pavillion, as well as providing am- ple open space for picnics and lake sports. Completion of the first phase of the park is marked for late Oc- tober. Is MCCLURE PARK EXPANSION RIVERFRONT PARK BOROUGH BOROUGH OF MARCUS HOOK Daily Times staff photo by WALT CHERBOKAL THIS IS IT! In a photo In the Daily Times earlier this week, a construction photo was mistakenly Identified a part of the McClure Park expansion In Marcus Hook. Pictured above Is the site of the Riverfront Park project where work has begun and the first phase Is expected to be complete In October. -24- DEL. CO. DAILY TIMES 8-14-85 SCHOONER TO DOCK IN 'HOOK' MARCUS HOOK - Mark Your calendars now for a celebration on Oct. 18, 19, and 20. The Schooner Pioneer will dock at its home port in Marcus Hook to celebrate the schooner's 100th birthday. The historic vessel, built and completed in Marcus hook in 1835, is currently owned and operated by the New York City Seaport Museum in Manhattan. The museum has agreed to bring the schooner home for area residents to tour. The U.S. Army in Marcus Hook has granted permission for the schooner to dock at their pier on the waterfront, as well as extending to visitors an opportunity to tour the Army's facilities and tug boats. The events scheduled to coincide with the completion of the borough's new 3.5 acre waterfront Market Square Memorial Park. -25- 5-2-85 Down by the river MARCUS HOOK - Plans are un- der way to begin construction this summer at McClure Park, as part of the borough's Riverfront Park project. The park overlooks the Delaware River, one of only two such publicly- owned sites in the county. Plans to expand the park to three or four acres would ensure the public an open, grassy recreation area suitable for picnics and outdoor play. Long range plans include such possibillities as a fishing pier, con- cert platform and pavillion, accord- ing to Bruce Dorbian, borough manager. -26- Del. Co. Daily Times 11-10-88 Hook park wins award By LYNN RVAILTON Daily Times Correspondent MARCUS HOOK - Market Square Memorial Park has won the county's 1988 William H. Bates Memorial Award for out- standing land development. The 3.5-acre riverfront park, designed by Thomas Comitta, As- sociates of West Chester, was selected from six no@ iinees. John Pickett, cour.@Y Plannin Department director, said that although the countywide com- petition is geared towards private land development, the depart- ment chose the municipally- owned, colonial-styled park as this year's winner. Pickett said projects were judged on certain criteria, includ- ing the plannin and implemen- tation cf the specific project with local, county and regional com- prehensive plans. Other criteria " uded the . MCI logical use of the land, with an emphasis on conservation and or- iginal design concepts. Borough officials will receive the award at a future county council meeting, Pickett said: Bates, who is now deceased, was the former chairman of the county's Planning Comm i sion. -27- TM Tf i k z4 OL q4Z @l 4,j-- 4t". jf.0 -vo Ir. tr- 41, rb Lb 'T elf op 4600 M!k 4Z t@' e, t. Ir "It, I 42 k 'PIZ, -It vr .0 '14 -4, v Its 4r lat. Jb_. ib Ll A' A - if AAOO 'IV c-2 C-D CL_ A 7R 14 Iv- wl@ a At, a -now# C) CL_ 'Arm TILID 00 A a -.i- 4 eb or J, 4e -...; 31 r@tI 44 44 7@ 7 4-1 Jk% iol@ oo- J-1 0 14 M. A. e wl t I pli. 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