Residents of Wilmington’s Trinity Vicinity neighborhood are working to preserve the distinctive look of North Monroe Street as Delmarva Power prepares to replace a gas line beneath the block.
Neighbors say they understand the work is necessary but they are concerned about what will replace the street’s approximately 140-year-old pavers once construction is complete.
North Monroe Street sits alongside larger buildings in the historic neighborhood and is known for its distinctive buff-colored pavers. Residents say they recently learned the street could be repaved with red bricks after the utility work is finished…