Endangered Places Discussion Board

Submitted by Goodie at: October 26, 2009
The nearly century-old goldfish tanks in downtown Houma, Louisiana have finally been cleaned, refurbished and restocked with beautiful goldfish thanks to a few dedicated individuals. Now our children can delight in walking through the courthouse square as we all did as youngsters.

Submitted by Endangered Cultural Heritage Site at: August 29, 2009
HemisFair Park, San Antonio, Texas. A strategy directed by San Antonio's city managers office to convert the city's historic downtown park and its National Historic Trail (El Camino Real de los Tejas) into a mixed-income, mixed use neighborhood is proceeding. This is an alarming new development.

Submitted by ruby at: August 14, 2009
trying to save a 19th century grainery in Wisconsin.

Submitted by Donna Bowers at: June 2, 2009
I grew up watching my father and friends race outboard Hydroplane and Runabout boats at the Miami Marine Stadium. My father built the clock that was used in the races for many decades at the stadium. I have fond memories of picking up crabs under the stadium and practicing my baton on the front steps while my mom watched. It was and can be a beautiful facitity again.

Submitted by Goshen Farm at: June 1, 2009
Goshen Farm in Anne Arundel County, MD. Built in the late 1780's the house was the home to the Gardiner family, the Tydings family, the Brice family and lastly by Dr. Radoff who was the Maryland State Archivist. The Board of Ed now owns the property. We have formed a non-profit to save, restore and protect the house and property and to use it as a museum, community gardens and event facility. www.goshenfarm.org

Submitted by Anonymous at: June 1, 2009
Pickett's Mill Civil War Battle Park in Dallas, Georgia. Site of night time battle May 27, 1864. The historic park comprises of over 700 acres. The site has never been developed. Troops are still buried at the site. Confederate Victory. Part of the Atlanta Campaign, March to the Sea. State of Georgia reducing the park to the days of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There is a nice museum at the site, hiking trails, picnic tables, a pavillion and other features. Friends of Civil War Paulding County, a non profit historic oranization, is trying to help save the park. We strongly believe the state of Georgia will eventuallay try to sale the park subjecting it to development. Please provide leadway , suggestions, comments on how we can save our heritage. thank you and kindest regards. Connie Langston Board of Directors, Past President, Friends of Civil War Paulding County

Submitted by CC at: May 26, 2009
Last week Chrysler announced the closing of hundreds of auto dealerships across the nation including the last of the original 25 Dodge dealers in the US. Tator's Dodge in South Salem, NY hopes to continue operating as a garage but If the economy and courts can't keep the dealership going is photographic documentation the only way to preserve this piece of American automobile history? Lewisboro Ledger -- Written by Matt Dalen -- Thursday, May 21, 2009 "Walking into Tator’s Dodge in South Salem is like walking back in time, from the vintage Coca-Cola vending machine to the original cash register, still in use after nearly 95 years. Yet the fate of the small car business, the country’s oldest remaining Dodge dealership, now lies in the hands of bankruptcy court Judge Arthur Gonzalez. Tator’s Dodge is one of almost 800 Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge dealerships around the country to be slated for elimination in Chrysler’s proposed restructuring, which Mr. Gonzalez is to rule on June 9. " (The entire article can be found at - http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28320:end-of-long-ride-for-tators-dodge&catid=19:lewisboro-news&Itemid=955)

Submitted by Charlie Main at: May 2, 2009
I visited Unity Temple in April of 2009 and was amazed at how many other more traditional churches were in the immediate area. It reminded me how significant and different Unity Temple was. Much like Pilgrim Church in Redding, California, FLW spoke to the church people through architecture in a way that brought meaning to their congregation.

Submitted by CJ at: April 29, 2009
Detroit could really use some help with it's Downtown District. We have tons of historic buildings from the 1840's to the 1940's Some unfortunetly are vaccent and vandelized by copper theves. Reccently were trying to save the Laffyette Building (Witch our stupid mayor wants to demolish). It housed lawyers office's and a courthouse and my great aunt worked there in the 1950's. So go to PreservationWayne.org and sighn the petition to save the building. Detroit would really appreceate it!

Submitted by RobMa at: April 29, 2009
In columbia missouri we have the Blind Boone Home. One of America's rag time legends . He was active in composing ragtime music even though he was blind. We are trying to save his house so far the process his been slow. I hope to someday see it completed as it once was.

Submitted by Ronny at: April 28, 2009
Just heard about Century City Plaza Hotel. I live in Vegas now but came up in L.A. and I once went for an interview for a commercial job their about 43 years ago! I have no money to join or contribute your fight to keep that landmark hotel but, I hope it will remain. I suggest Facebook to get L.A people to help hold on to it!

Submitted by WK at: April 28, 2009
I am still trying to save the Stiles Junction Railroad Depot in Oconto County, WI.......http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/911/a-run-down-rail-depot.html Any ideas or help greatly appreciated, since this building will not last another year.