For the record - my comments are taken out of context in this article, along with some embellishment by the author for literary effect. I never said I supported demolition of the amphitheater. We ran into opposition on doing Fowler-Kellogg and Strohl too.
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Walter Toole
11 years ago
I can see some renovations for the AMP especially the rear entrance but NO not taking the whole place down! The big money could better placed in evening programs and or keeping pricing down for more people to be able to afford such a special American historical assembly.. - Bud Toole
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Lynne H Reading
11 years ago
Save the Ampitheater.
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Patrick J. Mahoney, AIA
11 years ago
A more sensitive solution needs to be developed. National Landmarks are not replicas.
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Sally McCauley
11 years ago
As a long-time Chautauqua property owner, I believe that preserving the Amp is of the upmost importance. It is the heart of our home.
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Matthew Pry
11 years ago
Thanks
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Andrew Becht
11 years ago
So much more than changing a lightbulb
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Walter Hoge
11 years ago
The amp is the center piece of Chautauqua charm and history. Upgrades are nice as long as we preserve the historic nature and quality of the venue. I assure you that making a $30 million dollar investment will not drive attendance or guest coming to Chautauqua. Furthermore, I could list many projects that deserve $30 million in attention before we level the amp. If we don't deal with the lake water quality as a key economic driver for the region we will have many empty seats in the amp.
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ROSS BROWN
11 years ago
LIVING HISTORY DONT CHANGE YEATERDAY
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Committee to Save the Historic Chautauqua Amphitheater
· petition starter
11 years ago
We are so grateful for everyone's support and helping us reach this milestone. We will leave the honor of being 1000 to one of you! We just wanted to say that your comments collectively tell the story of why the demolition of the Amp is such a mistake. Thank you! And we are not stopping at 1000!
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Arnold Swartzman
11 years ago
Why is the Chautauqua Board bullying us about this issue. It seems very mean spirited of them. Aren't they our representatives?
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Kathleen M Graham
11 years ago
I agree with Lou Wineman;s letter, lets do this right!
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John Heffron
11 years ago
Is it true that the plan is to start Amp demolition and construction without the the necessary funds in hand? Even if the funds (and big cushion for cost overruns) were in place I'm concerned that CHQ will go a full season or two with no Amp whatsoever since I fully expect the construction crew to run into unexpected field conditions and I also expect cost disputes and associated delays. All the paper contracts and bonds in the world can't stop typical construction costs overruns and disputes over money and unproductive finger pointing and etc.
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William Park
11 years ago
This added resource of CJS should be welcome additional input to the Trustees and Senior Staff to be able to make the best decision
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Sarah Caldwell
11 years ago
A Landmark worth preserving if possible!
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Russ Kerr
11 years ago
Bigger isn't better
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Jeannette Kahlenberg
11 years ago
I am shocked at plans to demolish rather than rehabilitate our beloved and historic Amp
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R. Bruce Wise
11 years ago
Shame on the ones that want to demolish such a historic piece of cultural history.
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Rosemary Chmura
11 years ago
Chautauqua has historical significance and that goes for the amp! Restore and preserve - do not replace! Once it's gone, it's lost for future generations to respect and embrace as Chautauqua's centerpiece.
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Anne Marie Oyler
11 years ago
I agree that demolition of a national historic landmark, they say, gives far too much weight to modernism over historic integrity.
For the record - my comments are taken out of context in this article, along with some embellishment by the author for literary effect. I never said I supported demolition of the amphitheater. We ran into opposition on doing Fowler-Kellogg and Strohl too.
I can see some renovations for the AMP especially the rear entrance but NO not taking the whole place down! The big money could better placed in evening programs and or keeping pricing down for more people to be able to afford such a special American historical assembly.. - Bud Toole
Save the Ampitheater.
A more sensitive solution needs to be developed. National Landmarks are not replicas.
As a long-time Chautauqua property owner, I believe that preserving the Amp is of the upmost importance. It is the heart of our home.
Thanks
So much more than changing a lightbulb
The amp is the center piece of Chautauqua charm and history. Upgrades are nice as long as we preserve the historic nature and quality of the venue. I assure you that making a $30 million dollar investment will not drive attendance or guest coming to Chautauqua. Furthermore, I could list many projects that deserve $30 million in attention before we level the amp. If we don't deal with the lake water quality as a key economic driver for the region we will have many empty seats in the amp.
LIVING HISTORY DONT CHANGE YEATERDAY
We are so grateful for everyone's support and helping us reach this milestone. We will leave the honor of being 1000 to one of you! We just wanted to say that your comments collectively tell the story of why the demolition of the Amp is such a mistake. Thank you! And we are not stopping at 1000!
Why is the Chautauqua Board bullying us about this issue. It seems very mean spirited of them. Aren't they our representatives?
I agree with Lou Wineman;s letter, lets do this right!
Is it true that the plan is to start Amp demolition and construction without the the necessary funds in hand? Even if the funds (and big cushion for cost overruns) were in place I'm concerned that CHQ will go a full season or two with no Amp whatsoever since I fully expect the construction crew to run into unexpected field conditions and I also expect cost disputes and associated delays. All the paper contracts and bonds in the world can't stop typical construction costs overruns and disputes over money and unproductive finger pointing and etc.
This added resource of CJS should be welcome additional input to the Trustees and Senior Staff to be able to make the best decision
A Landmark worth preserving if possible!
Bigger isn't better
I am shocked at plans to demolish rather than rehabilitate our beloved and historic Amp
Shame on the ones that want to demolish such a historic piece of cultural history.
Chautauqua has historical significance and that goes for the amp! Restore and preserve - do not replace! Once it's gone, it's lost for future generations to respect and embrace as Chautauqua's centerpiece.
I agree that demolition of a national historic landmark, they say, gives far too much weight to modernism over historic integrity.