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Save the Amphitheater, Don't Demolish It

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Barbara Moore
10 years ago

refurbish for safety of everyone, but dpm

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Kasha Legeza
10 years ago

There are no take-backs when it comes to demolition.

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Sally Turner Furman
10 years ago

Once demolished, there are no do-overs....the historic building must be preserved for generations to come.

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Anthony James
10 years ago

Alterations to the existing structure can readily be made to accommodate the desired improvements, and would be cheaper, and would preserve this most historic structure.

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Joshua Tsitlik
10 years ago

Save the Amp, do not demolish it

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Sandra Reiss
10 years ago

think another look by knowledgable architects in preservation is warranted...

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Sonia B. Padgett
10 years ago

SAVE THE AMP!!!! PLEASE

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Nancy
10 years ago

Save this historic beaity

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Anonymous
10 years ago

I have grown up with Chautauqua since I was 5 years old (now nearly 70). To me the Amp

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william Gold
10 years ago

rebuild the back but same the amp

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Cynthia Roth
10 years ago

This historical place MUST be saved!

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Martha B. Solomon
10 years ago

please do what you can to save the Amp!

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Susan McMillin Gebhard
10 years ago

I would still have a big problem with this idea if the proposed "replica" preserved more of the orginal look. But it has not preserved to me what is essential... the open air aspect and the charm of hearing what is going on for several blocks all around! The Amp is the center of all that is Chautauqua... literally and figuratively! Plus, as a former property owner, does it not strike anyone else as profoudly ironic that we homeowners had to seek approval from the forces at be to do even a minor rennovation (i.e. switching out a front screen/ storm door!) while that same organization can willy-nilly decide to demolish the MAIN historical and cultural center of the Institution?!?!?!

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LA Zalewski
10 years ago

Honor our forefathers and history by saving this precious structure.

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Rachel Berg
10 years ago

Beutiful,historic and architecturally significant theatres MUST be save

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Mary Lou Dayton
10 years ago

It is the heart of the institution. It was my thought also, before I read it elsewhere.

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Dennis Wilhelm
10 years ago

Please preserve this unique National Treasure.

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Julie Scott
10 years ago

I grew up attending performances at this ampitheatre. So many great memories. I cannot emphasize the importance of saving this space for future generations. Please do not take it down!

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Anonymous
10 years ago

There is nothing greener than a structure that already exists!

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Jan Huffman Caldemeyer
10 years ago

My parents have come to Chautauqua for over 20 years. My husband and I are enjoying our third visit in as many years and already feel a deep affection for the Amp. We love sitting in seats that cream with history! There must be a way to refurbish without destroying this beautiful structure!