Word that the sidewalks are to be replaced (see post below) will raise few laments for the falling-apart concrete planters. They’re gone for good. Their origin seems lost in history. It’s enough to say that planting maple trees in concrete boxes seems unbelievably stupid. Nonetheless, many South Bayviewites did their best (top) to keep the boxes looking good. Others were left to become wretched receptacles of waste. Now they will soon be history.
