Help Save These Historic Buildings on Bank Street, New London, Connecticut
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Marge Ellingson
9 years ago
sterling Ct -- formerly of New London Ct
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Christine Crawford
9 years ago
It saddens me to know that Mr. Cornish has such little regard or respect for the history of New London. Does it always have to be about the money?
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Peter Hawkins
9 years ago
17 Fowler Court, New London, CT 06320
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Robert Fromer
9 years ago
Other than greed and contempt, there is no logical or economic reason to demolish either or both buildings.
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James Dixon
9 years ago
The building has been deemed safe as it is. It needs renovation. Fix it! The idea that it is prohibitively expensive to repair and cheaper to build new doesn't take into account the value is has as a component of the city's historical fabric. I also wonder if it takes into account the city's facade improvement program, commercial property rehabilitation loan program, revolving loan fund program, and tax incentives that are in place specifically to encourage the maintenance and preservation of buildings just like this. Want to build new? There is an empty lot with a brandy new foundation waiting for development just a few doors down the street. No demo needed.
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Samuel Gardner
9 years ago
151 East Street
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Gabriella Schlesinger
9 years ago
I support preservation of both building. I am a New London resident and home owner paying taxes.
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Polly M Timken
9 years ago
hard to believe that in this day and age people still tear the heart out of the future of a livable downtown.
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Ariella Rotramel
9 years ago
These plans threaten buildings that make Bank Street distinctive and risk ruining our long term development goals.
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Timothy McDowell
9 years ago
Demolition is forever; restoration if needed.
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Paola Sica
9 years ago
Restauration is the way to go. Demolition is forever.
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Karen Navarre
9 years ago
Save New London's physical history!
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Evan J
9 years ago
Save Historic New London!
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John Deredita
9 years ago
16 Mansfield Road
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kaitlyn
9 years ago
To tare down historical buildings
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Shirley Nelson
9 years ago
1255 EAST LAIRD AVENUE
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Neale S Belgrade
9 years ago
26 Quinley Way
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Penny Newbury
9 years ago
I grew up in Groton and worked on Bank Street in the late 70s early 80s. What has always saved that street is the character of its beautiful buildings. They are practically living beings. Does the new owner know or understand what happens when "urban renewal" takes hold of an area? It made me cry then and it makes me cry now. Please help stop this crime-do not allow him to demolish those buildings. But don't stop there--start paying attention to all the other neglected buildings on hat street and watch out for vultures. Help him with renovation funds if he thinks it'd cost more to rehab but stop him from destroying that street and all the history it represents!
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Penny Parsekian
9 years ago
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In addition to the loss of history, I do not trust this developer to complete the work in a reasonable amount of time based on his performance in the past. Downtown cannot afford to have two adjacent lots vacant or under construction for years on end.
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Paul Osborn
9 years ago
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If these buildings are structurally sound, their historic preservation can add to our efforts of both economic and community revitalization in New London, along with potentially increasing tourism and employment, while preserving regional history, and culture.
sterling Ct -- formerly of New London Ct
It saddens me to know that Mr. Cornish has such little regard or respect for the history of New London. Does it always have to be about the money?
17 Fowler Court, New London, CT 06320
Other than greed and contempt, there is no logical or economic reason to demolish either or both buildings.
The building has been deemed safe as it is. It needs renovation. Fix it! The idea that it is prohibitively expensive to repair and cheaper to build new doesn't take into account the value is has as a component of the city's historical fabric. I also wonder if it takes into account the city's facade improvement program, commercial property rehabilitation loan program, revolving loan fund program, and tax incentives that are in place specifically to encourage the maintenance and preservation of buildings just like this. Want to build new? There is an empty lot with a brandy new foundation waiting for development just a few doors down the street. No demo needed.
151 East Street
I support preservation of both building. I am a New London resident and home owner paying taxes.
hard to believe that in this day and age people still tear the heart out of the future of a livable downtown.
These plans threaten buildings that make Bank Street distinctive and risk ruining our long term development goals.
Demolition is forever; restoration if needed.
Restauration is the way to go. Demolition is forever.
Save New London's physical history!
Save Historic New London!
16 Mansfield Road
To tare down historical buildings
1255 EAST LAIRD AVENUE
26 Quinley Way
I grew up in Groton and worked on Bank Street in the late 70s early 80s. What has always saved that street is the character of its beautiful buildings. They are practically living beings. Does the new owner know or understand what happens when "urban renewal" takes hold of an area? It made me cry then and it makes me cry now. Please help stop this crime-do not allow him to demolish those buildings. But don't stop there--start paying attention to all the other neglected buildings on hat street and watch out for vultures. Help him with renovation funds if he thinks it'd cost more to rehab but stop him from destroying that street and all the history it represents!
In addition to the loss of history, I do not trust this developer to complete the work in a reasonable amount of time based on his performance in the past. Downtown cannot afford to have two adjacent lots vacant or under construction for years on end.
If these buildings are structurally sound, their historic preservation can add to our efforts of both economic and community revitalization in New London, along with potentially increasing tourism and employment, while preserving regional history, and culture.