The Other Creekwalk: Meadowbrook and its Birdhouses
by Samuel D. Gruber (all photos copyright Samuel D. Gruber)
Today we walked part of Syracuse's other Creekwalk - Meadowbrook Drive - and saw the many new birdhouses that have been designed, built and erected by unnamed neighbors (the guy in the white house with the red door). If anyone can give me more information, I'd like to acknowledge this local talent.
The Syracuse Garden Club has worked their magic to plant flower beds where there was previous hard packed grass at the ends of the medians, where street cross over the brook - really a collect that drains excess water form the neighborhood. It is in these beds that the birdhouses have been built. Some are fanciful houses, and the one near St. Alban's church is a church with steeple - something St. Alban's lacks. The aforesaid owner of the white house with red door has made a miniature version for the birds. The most recent addition is an airplane. The birds don't care what model - since they can already fly.
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The guy in the white house with the red door? That guys name is Tim Robinson, Not much to tell, Hes just a nice guy just thought it would be cool to build acouple birdhouses like the other guy did? They just kinda came to him,Maybe hell build another maybe not? Hes always looking for ideas? Kim haley. (Thanks for noticing)
ReplyDeleteThanks. I had a nice note from Tim. We certainly hope he keeps making them. Other birdhouses on Meadowbrook are by Dan Stricker.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tim and Dan!
Thank you Tim and Dan for the wonderfully whimsical birdhouses! I have lived in this part of the city my whole life. The Meadowbrook gardens lift my spirits every time I go by them, but the birdhouses make me smile even more. They are outstanding! Thank you too, Sam, for the pictures and the article. Martha Thompson
ReplyDeleteWe love the gardens and the bird houses! Every season there is something new to see on our drive to and from home off Meadowbrook Drive. On a bad day, the flowers and whimsical bird houses brighten our mood. On a good day, life looks even better. Thank you Tim and Dan for brightening our day!
ReplyDeleteThese things are great. Does anyone have any contact info for the guys doing these. I own a house on corner of euclid and ackerman, and have been wanting to do a similar type of art/sculpture celebrating SU and the Univ Hood... maybe I could commission them to make something??? Either way, Id love to contact them and say thanks for their creative contribution to my neighborhood.
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ReplyDeleteI live on Meadowbrook and really LOVE and appreciate the gardening along the median, and especially the bird houses...I want you know how it brightens my day, and absolutely adds kitsch and culture to our diverse neighborhood. Thank you so much to all who help to keep beautify it.
ReplyDeleteIf i were to make a birdhouse? Hmmm, say to show team spirit for S.U football? Where would i put it ? Wonder if i could sell it? Or if someone would comision me to put it someplace?
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