Flag Pole for Normandy Park

The discussion of whether or not to relocate the annual 4th of July event to Normandy Park was broken down into a list of pros and cons. One of the cons was the lack of a flag pole for the traditional flag raising and national anthem.

I was asked to find out what the addition of a flag pole would cost. I found a place a in Broomall that sold and installed flagpoles. A 25' Aluminum Pole with a 5" diameter base installed would cost $1,300.00. A 4" diameter pole installed would be around $1,000.00, and a 3" diameter pole installed would be $639.00 installed.

I am not sure of all the proper procedures for displaying a flag 24 hours a day, but I believe one issue is that it should have lighting. The dealer showed me a flag pole mounted solar powered light that many people use that would cost $100.00. The light uses l.e.d. lights so I am not sure how bright it would be.

Should Normandy Park have a flag pole? If someone wanted to donate the flag pole as a memorial an engraved plaque was also available to mount to the pole.

I happened to look at the Flag Pole at Elwell and noticed the flag was in really poor condition so that is another problem.

SABA was presented a special flag by former Congressman Curt Weldon. This flag was flown over the Capitol, and we use it for the 4th of July event.