Back in the day, the Merritt was a parkway — not a parking lot.
This was the scene for one of the few motorists taking advantage of its wide-open spaces. back in the 1940s or early ’50s.
Look closely at the sign (in the days before federally mandates for such things).
Those sharp edges must have done quite a number on any vehicle unfortunate enough to hit them.
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each bridge is different ! 😍
The parkway concept was originated by Robert Moses with the bridges being too low for busses to get through–the idea to discourage minorities from getting to the suburbs. Trucks also weren’t allowed, so the Post Road was crowded with trucks.
Tunnel of Love, Peter DeVries
named after Schuyler Merrit Ct congressman
Years later, the parkway has been repurposed as a parking lot.