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Vermillion River Greenway OPEN HOUSE 14 MARCH 2019 Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. THEMES OF THE VERMILLION TRAIL Architecture of connection: bridge Rambling river Visualizing the river: Vermillion is a spot in a larger picture of movement Upstream and downstream Movement + Connection Changing River Change + Continuity The Pull of Place Forgotten history: Ruins + Mental Health Cultural changes: Impact of war Institutional changes: Mental health Natural changes: Levee Restoration Foods: supporting life, ag and native Why we’re here Who lives here and who lived here Animal visitors Bird visitors Beauty: personal views VERMILLION STORIES + PLACES Vermillion River Bottoms Ramsey Mill Ruins Forgotten History H & D Trestle Bridge Vermillion Falls Park The Levee Upstream / Downstream 1 2 2A 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 2A NODE 1. VERMILLION RIVER BOTTOMS: IMAGES 1 NODE 2. RAMSEY MILL RUINS 2 NODE 3. H&D TRESTLE BRIDGE 3 NODE 4. VERMILLION FALLS PARK 4 NODE 5. LEVEE 5 NODE 6. UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM 6 NODE 2A. ASYLUM STORIES 2A Movers Seekers Meeters / Connectors Dreamers Bladers Bikers Joggers Tri-trainers Walkers Amblers Fitness Athletes Birders Geocachers Historians Hunters Archers Naturalists Socializers Baby walkers People watchers Playground users Families Respite Contemplaters Musers Artists Time travelers Worshippers VERMILLION TRAIL CULTURAL ACTIVITY CLUSTERS The backwaters of the Vermillion River are a destination and haven for many songbirds and waterfowl. This site hosts several fascinating and forgotten stories. This bridge crosses a unique spot of natural beauty—the Vermillion Gorge. Vermillion Falls offered water power to early Hast- ings. It was also a major regional draw. Over time, and in response to flooding, people have altered the river’s course. River recreation is popular upstream
