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After reading earlier post from Lolo and living relatively close to this area, I decided to visit the 49th spot for the first time. Much to my surprise that afternoon, I saw that the adirondack chairs had replaced the missing bench. This made me smile :) It was shocking to access WSB the next day and to see the photo of vandalism that had occurred there presumably overnight.
I can understand not wanting a bench if it was attracting garbage or troublesome individuals..but it does not sound like this is the case here. One thing I did notice is the dead-end street situation. I had to use someone’s driveway to turn around. Perhaps the neighbor is worried about too many cars parking on the street. In reality though…most people walk to the look-outs.
Having a neurological condition, I welcome the benches..the more the merrier. It is wonderful to take a walk knowing that you can rest at certain benches along the way. Anyone remember a neat driftwood bench mid-way up Spokane Street? Thank goodness for that one! I’m no longer able to climb that hill anymore. The bench sadly deteriorated and was never replaced.