THE EDITOR, Sir:
CONGRATULATIONS TO Michael C. Morris for his letter on Emancipation Park and to you for making it the Letter of the Day (August 19, 2002).
A park is, of course, an asset in itself. But for this particular one to be true to its meaning, it must tell a story, teach and inspire. That is what I expected and would be disappointed if there were no plans to make that objective an essential and more obvious part of the project.
Without making the Park into a museum, at the very least, plaques with pertinent information on the emancipation theme could be strategically and discreetly placed at well thought-out locations within its perimeter. Not only would this serve the people well, it would not detract from the value of the Park as a recreational facility. Indeed, it would make of it a medium of instruction as well.
Such an approach was not taken when those concerned omitted to explain the presence of the statue at the main entrance to the Park. I expect the authorities to treat these suggestions seriously and follow-up on them.
I am, etc.
H. DALE ANDERSON
hdaleanderson@hotmail.com
