HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Waterfront: Update on putting wires under ground

Written April 16th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The work to remove overhead wiring along the west end of Albany’s Water Avenue is nearing its completion. The power poles between Washington Street and the Ellsworth Street bridge were still up this week but won’t be there much longer.


Construction of waterfront ‘plaza street’ begins

Written April 14th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Well, it looks like that old section of railroad spur is not going to be left in place as the west end of Water Avenue is rebuilt as part of Albany’s Waterfront Project.


Old forgotten rails: When history fades

Written March 25th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

For many years, a remnant of a long unused railroad spur has been visible on the west end of Water Avenue at Washington Street. Before this artifact of Albany’s history disappears forever, I tried to find out where it led back in the day.


When Water Avenue work will resume

Written January 31st, 2025 by Hasso Hering

This is the year the west end of Albany’s Water Avenue will get an overhaul, and I was wondering when this work will resume, and why it didn’t start during January when it was sunny and dry.


Here’s a status report on Water Avenue

Written December 18th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The west end of Albany’s Water Avenue has been reopened to traffic. But until it is repaved next year, it might be best to avoid the street.


Taking the stairs: A handrail at Monteith

Written November 23rd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s newly reconstructed Monteith Riverpark has been outfitted with one additional feature: A handrail in the middle of the somewhat unusual, long series of steps down toward the stage.


Watching out for vandals at Monteith Park

Written November 1st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Quite a bit of damage has been done at Albany’s Monteith Riverpark since it was reopened in July after more than a year of reconstruction. The city has deployed its camera trailer at the park to try to prevent any more.


 
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