The Old Fenwick Register of Historic Potholes

The Register

Every pothole on the Register has been surveyed, photographed, and measured by trained volunteers, then reviewed by the Register Committee. Below are ten of our sixty-four listings, including those in the greatest danger.

Listing criteria

What makes a pothole historic?

The Register Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month to review nominations. A pothole must meet at least two of the following:

Age. Open continuously for at least five winters, confirmed by photographs.
Integrity. Original edges, depth, and drainage, with no history of cold patch.
Association. A documented connection to a person, event, or institution in the borough.
Character. A distinctive shape, a notable water-holding capacity, or a reputation among drivers.

A listed pothole that is scheduled for patching, or sits within a paving project's limits, is moved to Endangered. A filled pothole is never removed from the Register. It is listed as Lost.

Two volunteers surveying a pothole with a folding ruler and camera

Know a pothole that deserves protection? Nominations are open to members. Include the location, three photographs, and the name of anyone who remembers when it first opened.