This past weekend, Philadelphians were offered a sneak peak of
Pier 53, an ambitious waterfront renovation project at the foot of Washington Avenue. Flying Kite headed down there on Saturday to snap some pictures and take in the gorgeous views of the Delaware.
A joint venture between the
Friends of Washington Avenue Green and the
Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), the project will not only add green space to city, but also memorialize the immigration station that operated on the pier starting in 1876. At one point, Pier 53 processed up to 1,500 immigrants per day.
(Click here for more on the history of the immigration station.)
After checking out the under-construction space, we walked north to check out progress at
Spruce Street Harbor Park. That fabulous installation
opens to the public on Friday, June 27. Barges boasting loungers and picnic tables, dozens of hammocks, and beach-like dunes are already in place -- it's a can't miss.
For more outdoor summer fun, check out
The Visit Philly Beer Garden Series.
Writer: Lee Stabert