Sunday, October 18, 2009

The Lincoln Highway in Exton, PA: Hiding in Plain Sight

Although this may look like a parking lot box, it really isn’t. And although the site may look like an exploded dumpster, it really isn’t a dumpster box either. I have to admit that this is definitely not the beautiful location that I picture any of my boxes residing in, but wondering about the stories that may be hiding here intrigue me. And the fact that so many commercial and retail buildings have grown up around this location without totally destroying this site absolutely amazes me. If you are into practicing CITO, this is definitely the spot to consider spending some time.

Head to the Festival in Exton and park in the farthest northeast corner of the parking lot, the Lincoln Highway will be a few feet to your north and a group of evergreen trees will show you where to walk down the hill behind the retaining wall. When you get to the hidden surprise there, head to the southernmost edge of the structure and keeping the wheel to your back, face the woods. Look to your left to see the remnants of an old fence with concrete posts. The first post is mixed in with a three tree grouping. Check out the small pile of rocks at the base of the fence post. And don’t forget to take a bag of trash back out with you!

Length of walk: driveby
Elevation: 10 feet
Date Planted: 10/18/09
Color needed for stamp: Brown

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