Monday, February 06, 2012

one neighbor`s predictions for the firehouse and the McMillan Sand Filtration site


A Randolph Place NW resident comments:

Guess what Engine Company 12 will be in 25 years?

An old, abandoned firehouse.

Guess what the McMillan parcel will be in 25 years?

An old, abandoned water treatment site.

6 comments:

Bloomingdale Resident said...

HA!

If the McMillan site is still abandoned in 25 years, that's fine with me. It will be the only green space in DC.

But the firehouse? If Brown and Fathi can't do something with it, the city should let someone else try. There should have been a time clause in that transaction. That place could be a gold mine in a few years!

TheCommiss said...

@Bloomingdale Resident-- I think you are confusing green space with an abandoned industrial site.

Jeremy said...

A park in this green space would be awesome - baseball fields, soccer/football fields, children's playgrounds, maybe another dog park, running track around the perimeter, picnic areas - oh the possibilities!

Jeremy said...

"abandoned industrial site[s]" can become beautiful green space/parks in cities.... one example - Gas Works Park in Seattle... http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?id=293 or even in our own backyard! The Yards Park! http://www.capitolriverfront.org/go/the-yards-park

Robin Buck said...

For nearly a century, the McMillan Sand Filtration Site functioned as BOTH a public works facility AND a gorgeous public park. This historic property with its world-class technology and stunning gardens was an integral part of the McMillan Plan, named for Senator James McMillan of Michigan. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McMillan_(politician) At the turn of the 20th century, Senator McMillan was a leader in the "City Beautiful" movement, committed to transforming the Nation's capitol into a beautiful urban area, worthy of our seat of government.

Referring the McMillan as "an abandoned industrial site" is blatantly erroneous.

From its inception, McMillan Park was open to everyone -- one of the few places that all citizens, regardless of race, could enjoy. The McMillan Park and Sand Filtration Site is an important part of DC's cultural, architectural and technological history. Hopefully this gem will be thoughtfully restored and provide community benefit for future generations.

TheCommiss said...

Ms. Buck--your history is quite slanted and it's time you all stop the lies and propaganda. McMillan Sand filtration site was never a park, one man has walked on that area of the site for over 100 years! Stop the lies! It is an industrial site period. A water filtration site is industrial period. It was only opne on the west side of first street and there are plenty of photos to show that to the public. Can't wait for the next time your clan gets together so I can use your information to show the truth to people that it is in fact an abandoned industrial site and not a park and not been open to the public as your clan continues to lie and lie and lie about. Enough of the crap! Tell the truth so people in DC can make an educated choice instead of being bullshitted by you!