The Frigid North Side

Winter came to Park Hill in January and decided to stay awhile. A couple of good snowfalls, combined with continuing frigid temperatures, created frustrating conditions for many — particularly those with north-facing homes. Property owners diligently shoveled and laid down de-icer, watched the mess melt slightly during the day and then freeze up smooth as an ice rink each night. Many employed shovels and picks and plenty of muscle to break up the ice. Some used buckets to haul the icy, watery mess away. Park Hillian Ryan Hildebrandt is shown in front of his house on 22nd Avenue east of Monaco, wishing the city would invest in some modern drainage in parts of the neighborhood that seem to get forgotten.

Photo by Cara DeGette