Why make Reed Square a garden memorial?
In thinking about alternatives to development and the best use of the property, the Foundation recognized that the neighborhood lacked a memorial to its principal benefactors who championed the cause of historic preservation on Church Hill. Without them this historic neighborhood would not exist. In 2007, the district will celebrate its 50th anniversary. As old residents move away and new residents move in, a sense of what was required to establish this area is fading from public memory. By establishing Reed Square as a garden memorial the Reed Square Foundation hopes to keep alive interest in historic preservation and appreciation for the sacrifices many people made to make the historic district a reality.
