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Save the Oaks Castle for our Community

Save the Oaks Castle for our Community

Closed — 125 supporters Verified

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Teressa R.
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Started by cher cornett 11 years, 10 months ago
Please let our city and state officials know that we support saving the historic Oaks Castle for the community: as an arts center, a green space, as an events center, and as a place where the community can come together to enjoy this beautiful and rare asset to our community. Please don't let this architechtural beauty fall to ruin. Please don't let this land be developed for commercial purposes.


To see what it can become, check out the following old mansions that were restored to their former beauty for the enjoyment of the community and the enhancement of the cities where they are located.


http://callanwolde.org/ in Atlanta, GA

http://pca.pittsburgharts.org/ In Pittsburgh, PA

http://www.cheekwood.org/ in Nashville, TN.



Updates

December 14, 2014

I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum we have built together lately. This movement has grown far beyond what I ever imagined because you chose to care about the future of the Oaks Castle.

Reached 100 supporters

December 14, 2014

34 Comments

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William Stephanos
11 years ago Featured

The Arts build community and lead the way in revitalization of a city and economic development and increased life quality for the residents and visitors.

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Bill May
11 years ago Featured

even though there doesn't seem to be huge support for the arts currently in JC. One day, if this is gone, people will regret not taking action.

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David Atchley
11 years ago Featured

It would be a shame if the Citizens of JC allowed this home to be torn down for future Commercial development. It is an iconic JC home, and I applaud Ms. Cornett's efforts to save it.

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Faith Marlow
11 years ago Featured

Structures like these are becoming harder and harder to find. Save our history, not only for us but for future generations.

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Whitney Goller
11 years ago Featured

As an MFA student at ETSU, this space would give me a location to show my work and the opportunity to pull context in my work from the historic setting.

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Sharon Goode
11 years ago Featured

We need to have beautiful and historic places in our town. Keep it, fix it up and use it for something special, like an Arts Center, instead of spending $20 million on a new one with no historic value at all!!

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Teressa Ruganis
11 years ago

Please save this beautiful structure.

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Pat Sheets
11 years ago

This is a wonderful community opportunity