Hillcrest tree survives another bullet

Filbert the Tree, July 28, 2011Happily, a heritage landmark on the southeast corner of Richmond & Pennsylvania wasn’t trimmed as closely as was previously marked by the city. This past Wednesday white paint identified a large cut in the trunk and roots for a new curb and sidewalk, but residents are praising the city crew for curving the sidewalk just a bit to save this 100-year old neighborhood treasure.

White paint covered with black on Filbert the Tree, July 28, 2011The white and red spray paint have been covered with black (a good thing!), and the project will be finished soon. Movies on YouTube.


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