Sunday, April 23, 2000
Monroe designing gateway
Downtown establishing an identity
BY Janet C. Wetzel
The Cincinnati Enquirer
MONROE — There's more to the city than the commercial section at Interstate 75, but motorists often drive past the heart of town without noticing.
That should soon change.
A decorative gateway is being designed to mark the downtown entrance at Ohio 63 and Main Street, Mayor Elbert Tannreuther said.
“We want to establish our community identity,” Mr. Tannreuther said. “As we continue to grow, we want people to know exactly where we are. We want to develop our downtown. Some work is already under way or finished, but we need to keep it going.”
The new gateway is a start, he said.
City Council recently ap proved the project. The Monroe Business Council has agreed to work with the city, Mr. Tannreuther said.
“They'll provide some in-kind donations and cash,” he said.
The plan features three sections of brick wall, 14 feet long, and 6 feet high, said City Engineer Bill Brock. They will be capped with limestone and seam roofs to continue the architectural theme of the new municipal building and fire house.
The city name on two faces of the wall will be in spotlights. In the center, Mr. Brock said, will be arched wrought iron and the city motto: “Firmly founded. Proudly growing.” Trees will rise behind the walls, and plantings will enhance the front.
The goal is to start work on the projected three-week project by May. A cost has not been determined, Mr. Brock said.
The city is also working with the local Veterans of Foreign Wars on a proposal to move the Veterans Memorial, now in the Community Park, to the gateway site, Mr. Tannreuther said.
“It would be a real focal point there,” he said.
Resident Gloria Miltenberger said it's time people passing through realize the city has a Main Street section.
“I think it's something that's been needed for some time,” Mrs. Miltenberger said. “I think it will inspire more people to investigate our city.”
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