The other day I was sitting and thinking about some of the cool things Lynn and the surrounding area had to offer and was wondering why someone with a new vision has not capatilized on the local history with a bus tour of the area and the events that occured surrounding it.
Some of the tour stops might be Lynn Woods and Dungeon Rock, the Wolf Pits, the Stone Tower, The Saugus Iron Works, High Rock Tower, Longfellows Wayside Inn, and there are many more for sure. There is much history, if only someone would tell it.
Would this kind of enterprise help increase the local economy? I'm sure if enough interest was generated, it surely would. Just imagine, getting into a bus, being driven to the entrance of the woods, greeted by a guide, and toured around. Just imagine driving up to high rock tower and being able to go inside, rent a pair of binoculars (if you forgot yours) and climb the stairs of Lynn's Eiffel Tower, while enjoying the picturesque view of the harbor and surrounding area. I'm sure there are many local residents who have not toured the tower or been inside. I don't believe it has been open to the public for years, but I could be wrong. Would you pay a fee to enter it? I certainly would. Could a concession stand be erected to help support it. I'd be one of their customers. Would it boost the economically depressed area. As Sara Palin would say "You betcha".
Why not open the Lynn Woods entrance to allow a tram take visitors to Dungeon Rock and the Stone tower, for a fee of course. There are some of us who are getting up in age now who would like to go there, but cannot endure the walk from the entrance. I don't think of this as a commercialization of the site anymore than the Saugus Ironworks (which is run by the National Parks Service)is today. Support it by charging a fee.
These and other things I suggest would create jobs. The activities could be run by private organizations via a concession bid, which would bring much needed revenue to the city.
Of course these tours might be seasonal. Uniformed Park Rangers (also private employee) could provide a visibility while being unarmed of course, with a direct link to the local police via radio etc. I'm just throwing ideas out there, but I am sure grant and startup funding is available for this type of venture.
One thing that I am sure of though, and this is certainly going to come up, are the folks who say, "there are rules preventing what you suggest". Well then change the rules. We do that all the time in government to suit our changing times and needs.
Can't you just imagine people who WANT to visit Lynn, and not because they are from there.......... Just read the comments and reminiscing that goes on on Face Book with the "FORMER LYNNERS" and the Lynn Museum pages. There is a lot of interest there but you need to make it happen. Hmmmmmmm.....Lynn the city on peoples list of "Places to Visit!"
Keep an eye out for my soon to be published book, "Dungeon Rock, The Real Story" coming out this summer.
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