ERT-RPG 2 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Main Wiki Page | Saratoga Points of Interest Parks Neighborhoods Zoning People of Interest Events of Note Emergency Agencies serving this area Fort Shannon is the population center for fort shannon. Northriver is a commercial hub and as you go further nother leads into a cultural area and residential neighborhoods. Northriver is also headquarters for the Shiloh County ERT as well as the County Sheriff and County Fire department. Southriver has a large port and busineeses to support the marine industry as well as many economically depressed neighborhoods. Southriver also has a large Hispanic population as well as many public housing complexes. IRL counterpart Northriver: Buffalo NY Southriver: The Bronx Maps Spoiler Fort Shannon Harbor Park Fort Shannon Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERT-RPG 2 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Main Wiki Page | Top of Page | Saratoga 1. Fort Shannon Points of Interest Fort Shannon Public Library Fort Shannon Museum of Natural History Fort Shannon Art Museum Museum of Shiloh County Saratoga Theatre Fort Shannon City Hall County Court County Administration Building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERT-RPG 2 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Main Wiki Page | Top of Page | Saratoga 2. Fort Shannon Parks Fort Shannon Park Harbourside Park Shiloh Circle Park SCSD Memorial Gardens Phoxlind Heights Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERT-RPG 2 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Main Wiki Page | Top of Page | Saratoga 3. Neighbourhoods Phoxlind Heights Fort Shannon North River View from North second street looking at City hall. Shiloh Circle is visible with the founder's monument in the middle of the circle SC ERT Building and City hall in background. Downtown Fort Shannon is the vibrant north river neighborhood experiencing a cultural renaissance. Formerly known to the as the headquarters for the J.E. Thompson and Son Scientific Manufacturing Corp. who supplied laboratory equipment nationwide. When J.E. Thompson went under in 1979 it caused a spike in unemployment in the area. Most county agencies have offices here. County Fire and the Sheriff's department are headquartered here. Shiloh Circle park was the location of the historic Shiloh County hall. If your hungry grab a bite at DeRuvo's Italian restaurant where many county politicians rub elbows. A view of downtown overlooking Arcadia bay Shiloh County Courthouse SC ERT Headquarters NEED NEW PHOTO Phoxlind Heights Known as the heights, This quiet neighborhood tucked away in northeast Fort Shannon is mainly residential and known for its historic Brownstones and single family houses. Phoxlind heights has become known for its tree lined streets and yuppie residents. There are many great restaurants serving locally sourced produce on Phoxlind Heights Ave. Weekends in the heights are full of fun activities from open mic nights to performances in nearby Phoxlind Heights park Historic brownstones on Babcock St. A street fair on Phoxlind Heights Ave Springtime in Phoxlind Heights Park Bayfront Bayfront is the entertainment and cultural district of Fort Shannon. With its centerpiece being Carver Gardens Stadium Situated in Fort Shannon park. Home of the Fort Shannon Mustangs. The southern part of Bayfront is home to Museums and theaters as well as a large assortment of family friendly restaurants and entertainment options you can visit after spending your day at the park. As you go north your options turn into high end bars and nightclubs. One of the more storied clubs is the Saratoga Club a long standing restaurant on the north end with its roots tracing back to a speakeasy during prohibition that slowly evolved into Shiloh County's most exclusive restaurants. Inside the exclusive Saratoga Club The view of Carver Gardens from the outside Fort Shannon Museum of Natural History Cambria Cambria is the middle class high density neighborhood just north of downtown. Home to people who want the fast paced city life Cambria delivers. Home to corporeate offices as well as high rise apartments. In recent years there has been an uptick in startups using Fort Shannon's close proximity to nationally recognized universities and relatively low cost of living. Due to the rise of young talent companies have been moving back into the area. Cambria is very popular with the yuppie millennial crowd close to a energetic nightlife scene and having 24/7 convenience. Cambria is also home to Shiloh County Medical center. An apartment building on North 10th and Lafferty North 13th and Arcadia Whareton Whareton borders Arcadia to the south and is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of the city. Many of the residents are old money and live in single family houses. Many of these houses were built for local politicians and executives of the J.E. Thompson Corporation, Many were passed down through generations. Whareton is also home to Shiloh County Community College an institution that was partially funded by the J.E Thompson Corporation. The official residence of the Fort Shannon mayor is in Whareton. Whareton is almost exclusively residential with the exception of the area around the community college. Fort Shannon Mayors house on 14th Street North Another house on Lafferty Ave Shiloh County Community College Southriver Neighborhoods Pearl Basin Originally known for its the freshwater muscles that could be found on the shore of the river. This neighborhood was originally settled by German and Scandinavian immigrants who worked in the manufacturing and maritime industry in the early 1900s. The neighborhood was a stronghold for German and Scandinavians until after the second world war, When the manufacturing industry started to pickup in Clinton many long term residents moved closer to the new plants opening in Clinton. In the early 1950s the first Hispanic people moved into the neighborhood. Mainly Puerto Ricans and then Dominicans and Mexicans flocked to the neighborhood many working in the marine terminal and local manufacturing. The neighborhood took a hit in the late 70s when J.E Thompson shut down a significant part the Fort Shannon Factory. In the mid 2000s there was a slight resurgence due to a tortilla factory opening up and the neighborhood has become known for its rich Latin culture and vibrant food scene Brownstones on South 4th St Intersection of Broad St and south 7th Trulit Gardens Trulit Gardens public housing complex was built in 1962 in South West Fort Shannon. Originally intended for employees of the nearby transportation hubs and factories. within 10 years white flight occurred and the neighborhood surrounding the complex quickly declined. In the early 1982 the complex made national news when an 8 year old girl was fatally shot in a driveby shooting. In the early 90s the complex was a no go zone for Emergency service crews which again made news after an elderly lady died when the EMS crew was waiting for a PD escort. Although crime has been on the decline in recent decades the complex and surrounding areas are still considered high crime areas. Ariel View of the Trulit Gardens Entrance to one of the housing complex buildings Businesses and low density housing around the complex Five Points Five points has historically been the worst neighborhood in Shiloh county dating back to the early 19th century. Parents in Shiloh county have always warned their children about the neighborhood. Often telling them they may not come back from there. Originally home to sailors and smugglers from the maritime field. During prohibition Five Points was the focal point for alcohol smuggling from Canada. The intersection of King and Prince is known as the crossroads. The crossroads is a coveted position for local organized crime. There has been much bloodshed over that intersection. South 20th and Prince Houses on Father Clay Blvd Mystic Harbor Mystic Harbor is an industrial area mainly servicing the marine industry. Before the construction of the Shiloh County Marine terminal in the 1920s the area was known for its fishing industry. As the marine terminal grew the neighborhood turned industrialized with marine repair and supply companies Semi abandoned Warehouse in Mystic Harbor Overhead view of Mystic Harbor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERT-RPG 2 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Main Wiki Page | Top of Page | Saratoga 4. Zoning Fort Shannon is primarily dense zoning, with the exception of the northern areas of Northriver. Zoning map screenshot attached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERT-RPG 2 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Main Wiki Page | Top of Page | Saratoga 5. People of Interest Mayor Andrew J. Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERT-RPG 2 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Main Wiki Page | Top of Page | Saratoga 6. Events of Interest Line of Duty Death Funeral for SCFD Fire Lieutnenat Nicholas White - Fort Shannon Church of St. Michael of the Saints, procession followed through to Fort Shannon Roman Catholic Cemetary - October 13th, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERT-RPG 2 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Main Wiki Page | Top of Page | Saratoga 7. Emergency Agencies Serving the Area Fort Shannon Marine Terminal Response Team Response Area: Fort Shannon Marine Terminal Level of Service: Professional Industrial First Call Mutual Aid: Shiloh County Fire Department Special Teams: Dive and Water Rescue, Medical First Response Shiloh County Fire Department Response Area: Fort Shannon Level of Service: Professional First Call Mutual Aid: Crescent Falls Fire Department Special Teams: Marine Support, Tanker Task Force, HAZMAT, Wildland, ARFF. Shiloh County Sheriff Department Primary Service Area: Fort Shannon and Interstates First Call Mutual Aid: Essex Police/Clinton Police SWAT and Tactical Support: In House Criminal Investigations Division: In House Shiloh County Fire Department EMS Primary Response Area: Fort Shannon, Delmore. Level of Service: Professional IFT: No Special Teams: Rescue Medics, Mass Casualty, Logistics. Shiloh Volunteer Ambulance Primary Response Area: County Wide, 911 Support as staffed. Level of Service: Volunteer IFT: No Special Teams: No Jackson's EMS (Second Call) Primary Response Area: Essex, Oxnard, Arcadia, North Fort Shannon Level of Service: 911 Professional, BLS ONLY IFT: No Special Teams: No American Medical Response (Second Call) Primary Response Area: Clinton, Oxnard. County Wide Service Contract to support all areas. Level of Service: 911 Professional IFT: Yes Special Teams: Disaster Medical Support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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