In 1977 the City of Covington was experiencing a major controversy concerning its "ox-lots." Many citizens had opposing viewpoints, businesses were being affected, and even lawsuits were being filed to settle ownership and use questions.
Captain H. C. Brote, a well-known and respected citizen, penned a letter to the editor with his observations and concerns about the ox-lot matter. Here it is. Click on the image below to make it larger and more readable...
Over several years, the lawsuits were concluded, the city refurbished the ox lots, put in parking, placed signs on the street pointing to them, and even included historical markers telling about them.
The ox lots really came in handy when parking was taken off both sides of Boston Street, allowing for more space for cars going in both directions. Some of us remember when parking was allowed (with parking meters) on both sides of Boston and two freight trucks, going in opposite directions, would try to squeeze past each other.
