Save our Historic Lampposts on Belmont Ave!

Belmont Heights resident Nick Mulvehill, a freshman at Wilson High and dedicated Boy

Scout in Troop 698, has made remarkable strides with his Eagle Scout project: the

repair, restoration, and lasting protection of Belmont Ave's historic lampposts. We first

Over the past six months, Nick has delved into the details of what this project requires

and made some progress moving it forward. Working with Mark Roberts (acting director

of Traffic), the City has received replacement replicas—crafted to closely match the

originals—for the two lampposts that have been destroyed. These replacements are

currently awaiting installation. The remaining 37 lampposts, showing signs of rust,

require a fresh coat of paint. The estimated cost for this restoration is $36,500. While

the City is unable to fund this work, Councilmember Kristina Duggan (CD3) has

graciously offered to match any funds raised for the project.

Nick is determined to meet this fundraising goal. With support from the BHCA, he is

exploring a range of creative avenues: applying for grants (which requires landmarking

the lampposts and will be pursued), organizing community fundraisers, and leveraging

matching contributions.