Well folks, I have been involved with the Jerome Park Reservoir since we moved uptown to Giles Place in 1971. First it started with my mother, Theresa Argenti, and her efforts at getting the fence secured as many of our youth would go swimming and some would get caught in the reservoir utilities and drown. It was the first time that Jerome surfaced to ask for help. Later articles from Jerome involved work at the Fort independence Park. By the time we got to the 1980’s, it was full blown articles about the Jerome Park Reservoir.
Today we have the work we have all been awaiting for at least 25-30 years — clean the inside fence around the Jerome Park Reservoir of all the vines and weeds. Whether the reason is that they finally woke up (doubtful), or if it has something to do with the permission to blast around the reservoir (possible), or if it is because of someone’s campaigning, one thing is certain.
It is a beautiful thing.
Thank you to my friend who took the photo’s to memorialize this time and effort.
So now, anyone have any ideas of what’s up?