The Gold Coast Park on the 700 block of Ripley St. is considered a gem by both residents and visitors. In order to keep this gem sparkling, GC-HHDA members consistently get involved with park projects. Saturday, April 20, 2013 was such a day with projects of shoring up a portion of the retaining wall that […]
The Gold Coast bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River present a unique setting for walks, steps, and lighting. Previously the Gold Coast – Hamburg Historic District Association (GC-HHDA) has been instrumental in the planning and fund raising for the Ripley St. and the Western Ave. streets and steps. These areas have been adorned with decorative lighting, […]
The GC-HHDA conducted its annual goal setting meeting on January 20 2013 at 624 W. 6th St. The group determined goals that would improve the infrastructure of the District, as fixing retaining walls, improving brick sidewalks, removing weed trees, improving the Brown St. and Scott St. hills. Goals dealing with housing were also addressed to […]
Many projects in the Gold Coast-Hamburg Historic District would never have reached fruition without the help of grants from various sources. These grants have been welcomed and have run the financial gamut from $150 to $60,000. Many of the grant projects have nudged other grant sources into matching funds. The single largest contributor is thanks to the Riverboat […]
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