Although they were added last year to the National Register of Historic Places; Akron's Glendale Steps are still looking tired, and in much need of a makeover.

But, help is on the way, from Progress Through Preservation, Greater Akron.

The Glendale Steps were constructed in the 1930's to allow area residents to descend a 200 foot slope from South Walnut Street to Glendale Avenue, and from there, to visit Glendale Cemetery, or walk downtown.

The cost of their construction was covered by the Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA), during the Great Depression.

While they were once a popular place for picnics, concerts, and other gatherings; the Glendale Steps have since fallen into disrepair.

But, as you will hear from Jeanne Destro's interview with PTP President, Sarah Deitrick; there is a proposed plan in place now to transform it into a park that everyone can enjoy, and there is still plenty of time for community members to participate in what is at this point an ongoing discussion about how to improve the space.

Sarah Deitrick, Progress Through Preservation, Greater Akron