Special Collections and Archives
Cuyahoga River Study...for the City of Kent
Special Collections and Archives
Cuyahoga River Study...for the City of Kent
Description |
This year-long study was requested by The Kent Recreation Commission and the Kent Park Board. Leroy Satrom was the mayor of Kent at the time and the report opens with a letter to him, presenting their report and planning suggestions. The report lays out four primary goals, the first of which emphasizes controlling development: The second goal was the preservation of a sound circulation system within the river. In 1970, the primary obstacle in the way of achieving that was downtown Kent’s historic stone arch dam; it impeded the flow of the river and was no longer being used for its original purpose of generating electricity. The Kent Dam was constructed in 1836 and is considered a highly engineered structure for its time. It is the only known stone arch dam with a similarly constructed sandstone canal lock attached to one side. The EPA submitted a proposal to the City of Kent in 1998 to preserve the stone arch structure while also increasing the water flow capacity of that section of the river. That project included creating Heritage Park around the dam which is now a popular recreational spot in the city. The other two goals laid out in 1970 were water preservation and diversification of recreational facilities for the city of Kent. This forward-looking study started the City of Kent on its mission to preserve the Cuyahoga River’s natural heritage and create recreational sites along the river that are accessible and safe. Today, Kent residents and visitors enjoy numerous trails, canoe/kayak launches, lookout points, scenic picnic areas, and parks. |
Author/Photographer |
George R. Kemp & Associates |
Publisher |
Pittsburgh: George R. Kemp & Associates |
Date |
1970 |
Extent |
v, 30 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 x 44 cm |
Institution |
Kent State University |
Repository |
Special Collections and Archives |
LC Classification Number |
f TD387.C89 G46 1970 |
Portion Digitized |
Front cover |
Access Rights |
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Format of Original |
book |