For many months, Redmond Public Works construction projects adjacent to historic Perrigo Springs have negatively impacted the commemorative "marker" and Willow. (see earlier blogs). Public Works contractors finally cleaned up the site but left crushed rock under the tree.
Recently, friends of Perrigo Woodlands & the Historical Society restored the site. Crushed rock on top of the marker and tree was raked back and fresh bark was spread. Litter was removed. (The original RHS installation is pictured on left.)
For over 2000 years, the peaceful Snoqualmie (Sqwak) Indians camped near this Spring and foraged Bear Creek for salmon, mussels and berries. Early pioneers were attracted to the spring and it was the city's first water supply. Hartman wetlands and the surrounding woodlands makes up the watershed supplying this spring. It still rises up today from seasonally dry Perrigo Creek. Naomi Hardy, co-founder of the Redmond Historical Society found the rock marker nearby and in 2004 a ceremony was held commemorating the site.
A neighbor and trail runner, Richard Morris, took this photo. He reports the commemorative tree is a "Corkscrew Willow". It will grow 20-30 feet high and up to 25 feet wide with adequate water. The young branches grow in a spiral, twisting fashion. I remember, in the winter storm of 2006 one of our friend's huge Corkscrew Willow in their front yard was uprooted.
05/04/08
ReplyDeleteI am a dog walker in this area and walked by the marker today to find that it has been vandalized. The plexiglass plate covering the actual plaque has been shattered into several pieces. I have to admit I was very sad when I saw the damage.
Now someone has seen fit to steal the plaque off the stone. Both it and the plexiglass covering that had been previously cracked are nowhere to be seen. Does anyone know anything about this?
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ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping on top of this. The police and public works dept. have been notified (as of today) and will be seeking remedy.
Thank you!!
Just discovered that the historical marker has been redone. They have moved the stone it was attached to, put a new plaque on it; and built a small border around the sight. It looks very nice, a fitting tribute indeed. Let's just hope it stays that way. Many thanks to whoever is responsible for this.
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