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I must admit, the title is borrowed from Brandon Brown's picture gallery. This picture is also one of Brandon's. What looks like a snowy scene from a New (or Old) England suburb, is actually Cobbs Creek Parkway. Cobbs Creek is far from a suburb, existing in one of the toughest parts of Philadelphia, beginning at 61st and Baltimore Ave. Phildelphia has had 122 inches of snow over the past two winters, making snow history for the city.
Philadelphia has always been a wonder to me because despite the violent and unkempt sections, there are always places of peace and tranquility not far. There are rivers, lots of forests, and wildlife that can be appreciated if given the chance. In fact, this area used to be a prominent Quaker farming ground.
Cobbs Creek might be more famously known for the 1985 MOVE bombing, which destroyed 2 city blocks and 65 homes in a massive fire. The Philadelphia Police Department was directed to raid the compound of a African-American activists group who stood against tecnology and promoted a natural way of living. Eleven people were killed, including 5 children, in what many have called an inhumane and injust raid.
That's a nice picture. Though,it makes me glad that I live in the desert during the winter.I liked all of the background you gave for it to. Until now, I hadn't heard of the MOVE bombing. It was an interesting post and I hope to read and learn some more about Philadelphia.
ReplyDeleteI remember the horror of the MOVE bombing. Had not thought of it in a long time. But this is one of those stories that we need to use to remind ourselves that good intentions can lead to huge mistakes when someone thinks they know the TRUTH and that they need to share it forceably.
ReplyDeleteYes MOVE was an emotional and political event that impacted the city and the nation. It is a part of history that should not be ignored or forgotten...
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