Next time you head to Philadelphia's FDR Park, check out the new signage.
On Tuesday, a giant crane was used to install large F, D, and R letters at the park's entrance located at the intersection of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue in South Philadelphia.
Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and local elected officials were present for the installation.
The “F” is 6 feet, 6 inches tall and 5 feet, 1 inch wide; the “D” is 6 feet, 6 inches tall and 6 feet, 7 inches wide; and the “R” is 6 feet, 6 inches tall and 7 feet, 1 inch wide, according to officials. All the letters are made of stainless steel, with a colored edge.
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The installation is part of the Gateway Plaza project, the third of three projects in the Gateway Phase of the $250 million, 10-year FDR Park Plan developed by Fairmount Park Conservancy in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.
The final phase of the project is expected to be finished next year. To learn more about the FDR Park Plan, visit myphillypark.org/fdrplan.
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