They actually listened and the Kilgore House is staying right where it belongs. I am still kind of shaking honestly because who knew the administration would pivot like that after those early meetings but we really did it and I am so grateful to every single one of you who …
WE THE UNDERSIGNED
hereby ask the administration of the University of Alabama and the Board of Trustees to reconsider your decision to sell, move, or raze the 1890 Kilgore house.
(For information about the house and its historical and architectural significance, see https://www.facebook.com/SaveTheKilgoreHouse) Please sign the petition and list your hometown. Share with friends through email, Twitter and Facebook. YOUR EMAIL WILL NOT BE VISIBLE.
I just blinked and saw 500 signatures on the screen which feels absolutely wild because I honestly thought it would just be me and a few friends shouting into the void. It is so weird to think that many people actually care about this old house as much as I do when my own head has been spinning with all the architecture facts and history bits for weeks now.
Reached 500 supporters
March 15, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
September 30, 2012
6 Comments
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Robert Young
14 years ago
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The administration seriously needs to rethink this. That house has been there 120+ years why mess with it now?
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Mike Bell
14 years ago
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Ridiculous waste of a landmark. You cant just replace that kind of character. Keep it standing
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Emily Velez
14 years ago
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SO SAD to see all the old buildings getting wiped off the map. really hope the board listens to us for once.
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David Reynolds
14 years ago
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Save the house. Its got way more value than another parking lot.
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Sarah McKenzie
14 years ago
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This house is part of what makes Tuscaloosa special. Quit tearing down our history just to build ugly new dorms!
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Jessica Vega
14 years ago
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My grandmother used to talk about the Kilgore place constantly. Please dont let them destroy it.
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They actually listened and the Kilgore House is staying right where it belongs. I am still kind of shaking honestly because who knew the administration would pivot like that after those early meetings but we really did it and I am so grateful to every single one of you who …
WE THE UNDERSIGNED
hereby ask the administration of the University of Alabama and the Board of Trustees to reconsider your decision to sell, move, or raze the 1890 Kilgore house.
(For information about the house and its historical and architectural significance, see https://www.facebook.com/SaveTheKilgoreHouse) Please sign the petition and list your hometown. Share with friends through email, Twitter and Facebook. YOUR EMAIL WILL NOT BE VISIBLE.
I just blinked and saw 500 signatures on the screen which feels absolutely wild because I honestly thought it would just be me and a few friends shouting into the void. It is so weird to think that many people actually care about this old house as much as I do when my own head has been spinning with all the architecture facts and history bits for weeks now.
Reached 500 supporters
March 15, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
September 30, 2012
6 Comments
R
Robert Young
14 years ago
Featured
The administration seriously needs to rethink this. That house has been there 120+ years why mess with it now?
M
Mike Bell
14 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous waste of a landmark. You cant just replace that kind of character. Keep it standing
E
Emily Velez
14 years ago
Featured
SO SAD to see all the old buildings getting wiped off the map. really hope the board listens to us for once.
D
David Reynolds
14 years ago
Featured
Save the house. Its got way more value than another parking lot.
S
Sarah McKenzie
14 years ago
Featured
This house is part of what makes Tuscaloosa special. Quit tearing down our history just to build ugly new dorms!
J
Jessica Vega
14 years ago
Featured
My grandmother used to talk about the Kilgore place constantly. Please dont let them destroy it.
The administration seriously needs to rethink this. That house has been there 120+ years why mess with it now?