Well, with the Christmas parties and celebrations behind us, and especially for those who got devices to monitor steps, it is high time we head out and walk. The above pedestrian bridge connects the North Church Street/Fisher Park Area to the Aycock neighborhood near Yanceyville Street. It is a great place to walk. The pedestrian bridge, by resolution of the Greensboro City Council, is known as the J. Maxton "Max" Thompson Bridge. It was named and dedicated on November 15, 2005. It is hard to believe the bridge has been there for over twelve years.
At times, winter feels like this bridge looks; the cold metal frame looks desolate, but casts lovely shadows. In the absence of greenery, the geometry of the structure is emphasized. We'll have to remember to get back and photograph Max Thompson Bridge in the spring when the vines and trees make it look like the entrance to a secret garden. When we were walking there last week, we saw three people; so, it isn't super busy, but for those who use it, the bridge is especially convenient. Since it is an overpass over the railroad tracks, it keeps people from taking that illegal walk across the railroad track.
Happy Tuesday! It is less than a week until New Year's Eve!
It looks older, but quite appealing.
Posted by: William Kendall | Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 12:04 PM