In the mid-19th century several regional highways intersected at Porter Square. This transit system was used, in part, for the transport and trade of cattle until as recently as 1920; and
WHEREAS:
The only physical remnant of the Porter Square area cattle market is the Walden Street Cattle Pass, a brick tunnel beneath the Walden Street bridge; and
WHEREAS:
The Walden Street Cattle Pass is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; now therefore be it
ORDERED:
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to discuss with relevant City departments the creation of a Walden Street Cattle Pass observation point using the public arts funds previously dedicated to the site; and be it further
ORDERED:
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the status of establishing this Walden Street Cattle Pass observation point.
In City Council December 15, 2008
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk