August 03, 2011
Wednesday

While I'm thankful for the jobs associated with the construction of the new fire station, I've got to say, it's a real eyesore. The closer it comes to completion, the more it becomes obvious that it is not a visually attractive addition to the downtown. The limited "view" we had from Whale Park is now completely obliterated. The building looms over you as you drive by it.

I can only imagine what will happen when there is a fire and the trucks come barreling out of there in the middle of town with tourists crossing every which way and traffic backed up to the tunnel and Creek Street.

Chris Elliott
Ketchikan, AK