Why not Fix the Asymmetrical Steps and Other Oddities in the Restoration? Most historic renovation projects strive to retain the design, workmanship, and materials of the original structure. Over time, the original construction efforts and subsequent renovations tell...

Why was a limestone "wishing well" looking structure constructed beside the asphalt road? Designer Bryant Fleming never intended for this to happen, but during periods of moderate to heavy rainfall, the Allée transformed from a pedestrian walkway into a tumbling...

Why is a World War I Monument a Part of the Allée? In 1917, 10 years before the establishment of the Warner Parks, a World War I training camp was in operation at the present location of the Percy Warner Golf Course. "Camp Andrew Jackson" was the name of this facility...

What is going on in the woods near the Allée? It’s not only masonry repairs and drainage improvements, the Allée rehabilitation project includes a number of nature-focused initiatives. The first of these is the eradication of invasive plants - woody shrubs and...

Locally Sourced Flagstone Pavers Originally, most of the surface of the Allée walkways was made up of small-size gravel, an unstable material that was prone to washing out with the rain that did not provide safe footing for today’s heavy foot traffic. A decision was...