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Save the Amphitheater, Don't Demolish It

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Judy Duff
11 years ago

Please explore a way to save this historic structure!

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Amara Geffen
11 years ago

use the $30 mil to RESTORE this treasure!

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Sandra Torriani
11 years ago

Do not tear down this historic structure which is the heart if Chautauqua! It is NOT necessary.

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Maureen Corwin
11 years ago

Chautauqua is what it is..a shared sacred space. People come for that reason as well as interesting programs. There is no place like it and the Amp as it is packs them in (i.e. Ken Burns)..so the problem is?? Offer good programs and we will come!

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Gene Phlegar
11 years ago

What sort of sane mentality would move to eradicate historic cites in the name of -- what? Progress? Improvement of "creature comforts"? Is there any person left on the Board who are interested in preserving the entity called "Chatauqua"? I don't arrange attendance every year to revel in the aromas of new construction, but to touch a bit of the past within venues that stimulate thoughts and understandings for a saner future in the world. For heaven's sake!, stop dreaming of new construction and start planning for even more enlightened contributions of world-class thinkers, and shakers and movers.

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Sommer Albertsen
11 years ago

deep respect for this place I have out here In the PNW♡

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Connie Moffit
11 years ago

I've been lucky to attend several events in the Chautauqua amphitheater and treasure the felt experience of heritage. In such a space, all that is past comes to bear on the present moment and inspire the future. It gives hope by pointing out the continuity of human curiosity, intelligence, commitment. Save this space, it is a treasure.

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John Britton AIA
11 years ago

The Amp is the keystone of the Chautauqua experience. It is an irreplaceable treasure that should be passed on to our children. It is their history,too!

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Luann Cohen
11 years ago

After last summer work on the programming before the building

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Webst Crittenden
11 years ago

I am a professional stagehand and sixth gen. Chautauquan who worked in the Amp for several summers.

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Jill Biskin
11 years ago

La Fenice was only rebuilt because it burned down.

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Candy Neville
11 years ago

There must be a better solution than demolishing this historic place!!

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Carolyn Williams Wiggins
11 years ago

Hope it can be saved!!!

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Laurence Houlgate
11 years ago

There is nothing wrong with the Amp as it is except the obstruction of view by the large posts that hold the ceiling in place.

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Francie Pickens Oliver
11 years ago

Please don't demolish our historic Amphitheater !!

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Davod Anderson
11 years ago

I think it would be a shame to demolish the Amp. I would like to see the replica plans

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Dorothy Eckardt
11 years ago

Please do not demolish the Amp. It is worth restoring NOT replacing.

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Cass Hoffmeister
11 years ago

Why tear down history? Repair and update/remodel the back stage is in order. The acoustics are outstanding. The seats are comfortable. The site lines are about the same as many venues across the USA.

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Nancy Levine
11 years ago

Save the Amp. Get smart.

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Irma B. Goldstein
11 years ago

I'm for renovation, not rebuilding.