Strolling the Grand Promenade

Strolling the Grand Promenade. . The Grand Promenade was first proposed in 1931 as a path from Reserve Street to Fountain Street for visitors to enjoy after they had completed their bathing routine. Work began in 1933, and by 1938, a gravel path from the Stevens Balustrade to the south end was in place. Installation of brick pavers was completed by 1942. The project stopped for the next fourteen years due to lack of funding., By the mid-1950s, work was again underway, with grading and brickwork to extend the Promenade from the Stevens Balustrade to Fountain Street. In 1957, the southern end of the Promenade was completed, and the Noble Fountain was moved from in front of the Administration Building to its present location., Captions: , Workers pouring the concrete edges to the walkway in 1934., This early photo of the Grand Promenade shows the Fish Fountain at the northern end of the walk. The fountain was removed after it was damaged in the 1970s, and the rock water fountain was installed in its place. , The Grand Promenade was named a National Recreational Trail in 1982. Today, the historic walkway is a wonderful reminder that nature is only a few steps away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.