This is history, stop demolishing building & the economy. You and take something old and improve it.
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Steve Koehler
11 years ago
i'veb
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Karla Kates
11 years ago
I visit infrequently, mostly to see a woman I met there in 2004 and now consider my Mom. David and Betty Lollis at Disciples of Christ House are people who also define the very heart of Chautauqua, in my mind. When I've visited Chautauqua Institute, I've always marveled at the history and sheer number of people, ideas, and discourse that have occurred there. I have sometimes just sat in the Amp to soak up that feeling of being connected to history and my fellow humans. I've been very dismayed at the thought of the Amp's demolition. How can it be that an institute which espouses acceptance cannot 'hear' what the residents want? As a visitor and a resident-only-in-my-dreams, I fervently hope for a rational resolution to this conundrum. I fully support the premise of the Amp being maintained and not demolished to make way for a 'new, improved Amp'. I would be heartbroken to see the Amp in its modified reincarnation. I just can't see it happening.
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Dara Bowen
11 years ago
Save the Amp.!!!!
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Gina Greco
11 years ago
save the amp!
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Jean Horey
11 years ago
SUNY Fredonia graduation there 1977
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Lauretta Bennis
11 years ago
please don't tare it down.
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Lynne Hayes
11 years ago
No! No! No! Please reconsider rehabbing and saving this amazing, legendary structure. Nothing you build could ever match it's authentic charm and grace...every piece of wood is rich with history.
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AnnMarie Rodgers
11 years ago
authenticity matters please don't be fooled by the premis that newer is better
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Elizabeth Murphy
11 years ago
SAVE THE AMP!!!
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Karen Meilleur
11 years ago
It's a damn shame that we've become such a throw away society. I'm only sorry that I didn't know about this beautiful lady, would have loved to visit and experience the history. Shame on you for killing her!
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Cana Roth
11 years ago
This is a beautiful and historic landmark. I have wonderful memories of the place and hate that demolition is the choice instead of preservation.
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Jordon Eckstrom
11 years ago
I've performed at All-county at the Amp. I just couldn't imagine it being ripped down. I love that building...it just means so much to me and I have so many good memories there. Please save the Amp!
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Paul Lancaster
11 years ago
One word: seriously? I still remember performing there as part of the all-Chautauqua County eighth grade choir in 1966 or 67. My wife and I came to see Emmy Lou Harris a few years back, and my memories of the Amphitheatre matched what I saw that night. How many buildings can you accurately describe after nearly half a century, especially when you were just a kid?
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Brittany See
11 years ago
I have both performed and been a member of the audience many times in the Amp. It is often one of the first things I think of when I think about summer. It would be a shame to destroy such a historical landmark that holds so many memories for so many people.
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Rick Robbins
11 years ago
stop the madness
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Adam Meurer
11 years ago
It's on the NRHP for a reason. Save it!
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Kathy Anstrom
11 years ago
What a shame! My family had Many WONDERFUL church services and other concerts at this beautiful building! To demolish this is destroying not just memories for many but a national treasure!! I would not want to attend a concert at a modern facility when the current one preserves the 'special' environment of the rest of the Chautauqua institute Grounds! Hopefully this can come to a much better solution rather than destroying it!
This is history, stop demolishing building & the economy. You and take something old and improve it.
i'veb
I visit infrequently, mostly to see a woman I met there in 2004 and now consider my Mom. David and Betty Lollis at Disciples of Christ House are people who also define the very heart of Chautauqua, in my mind. When I've visited Chautauqua Institute, I've always marveled at the history and sheer number of people, ideas, and discourse that have occurred there. I have sometimes just sat in the Amp to soak up that feeling of being connected to history and my fellow humans. I've been very dismayed at the thought of the Amp's demolition. How can it be that an institute which espouses acceptance cannot 'hear' what the residents want? As a visitor and a resident-only-in-my-dreams, I fervently hope for a rational resolution to this conundrum. I fully support the premise of the Amp being maintained and not demolished to make way for a 'new, improved Amp'. I would be heartbroken to see the Amp in its modified reincarnation. I just can't see it happening.
Save the Amp.!!!!
save the amp!
SUNY Fredonia graduation there 1977
please don't tare it down.
No! No! No! Please reconsider rehabbing and saving this amazing, legendary structure. Nothing you build could ever match it's authentic charm and grace...every piece of wood is rich with history.
authenticity matters please don't be fooled by the premis that newer is better
SAVE THE AMP!!!
It's a damn shame that we've become such a throw away society. I'm only sorry that I didn't know about this beautiful lady, would have loved to visit and experience the history. Shame on you for killing her!
This is a beautiful and historic landmark. I have wonderful memories of the place and hate that demolition is the choice instead of preservation.
I've performed at All-county at the Amp. I just couldn't imagine it being ripped down. I love that building...it just means so much to me and I have so many good memories there. Please save the Amp!
One word: seriously? I still remember performing there as part of the all-Chautauqua County eighth grade choir in 1966 or 67. My wife and I came to see Emmy Lou Harris a few years back, and my memories of the Amphitheatre matched what I saw that night. How many buildings can you accurately describe after nearly half a century, especially when you were just a kid?
I have both performed and been a member of the audience many times in the Amp. It is often one of the first things I think of when I think about summer. It would be a shame to destroy such a historical landmark that holds so many memories for so many people.
stop the madness
It's on the NRHP for a reason. Save it!
What a shame! My family had Many WONDERFUL church services and other concerts at this beautiful building! To demolish this is destroying not just memories for many but a national treasure!! I would not want to attend a concert at a modern facility when the current one preserves the 'special' environment of the rest of the Chautauqua institute Grounds! Hopefully this can come to a much better solution rather than destroying it!
Yes, Save the Amp, Don't Demolish It !
It would never be the same!!!