Our Lady of the Parkway
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May 18, 2012, 5:45 AM
Filed under: Pennsylvania | Tags: grotto, shrine of the blessed mother, south oakland, wakefield st.
Filed under: Pennsylvania | Tags: grotto, shrine of the blessed mother, south oakland, wakefield st.
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I heard about this fabled shrine for years, and thanks to Juddy’s Ley Line project, I finally got the chance to see it. Hanging over 376 East in the far end of South Oakland, the shrine is a surprisingly peaceful place to meditate or escape, despite the traffic rush below – a lost cul-de-sac of brick roads and overgrown lots that make you feel as if you are in another time. The only reminder of city life is the amazing view as you stand at the top of Wakefield Street. Roadside America gives the history of the shrine here. She’s even on Facebook.
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Nice sanctum sanctorum, thanks for sharing. Am living now in what was a grove shrine for a Catholic Church. Mary got moved when this development was done but she is now perched further up the hill from here in front of the old Church. Progress?
Comment by Michael Williamson May 24, 2012 @ 7:20 AMfantastic progress, i would say – and where you live sounds divine (sorry – couldn’t resist!).
Comment by Lisa May 25, 2012 @ 7:22 AMThis little patch of the city is like being in the country.
Comment by Jeff May 18, 2012 @ 9:27 PMgetting lost in another world.
Comment by Lisa May 18, 2012 @ 10:34 PMBeautiful pictures Lisa.
Comment by Michelle May 18, 2012 @ 2:46 PMthanks, chelle – that makes me happy!
Comment by Lisa May 18, 2012 @ 10:34 PMWhat a unique spot. Fantastic.
Comment by motherblue212 May 18, 2012 @ 7:30 AMit is – you defniitely need to take jack and dave there for a visit. you forget you’re in the city for a quiet moment.
Comment by Lisa May 18, 2012 @ 12:24 PM