Please join me in the protest of the current plan to dismantle and relocate the beautiful architectural fixtures of Portland's Firefighters Memorial Park also known as Campbell Park.
Plans for a new Firefighters Memorial on Portland's waterfront call for removal of a plaque, two lanterns and a bell to be incorporated into the design. This would strip the existing memorial and possibly lead to its destruction.
For the record, a new memorial on Portland's waterfront is wonderful and long needed. Signing this petition is in no way a vote of no confidence for that project.
Signing this petition shows your support in leaving Portland Firefighters Memorial Park as it is and preserving a Portland landmark.
Portland Firefighters Park (1927) is a memorial for David Campbell, Fire Chief 1893-1911, and other Portland firefighters who died in the line of duty.
The memorial is constructed of Caen stone, a light colored limestone imported from France. It was designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia with Earnest F. Tucker of Portland. The bronze relief was sculpted by University of Oregon Artist Avard Fairbanks.
The silence from the planning commission has been heavy lately. I am spending my time digging through the original records of the memorial to prove that these fixtures belong exactly where they were placed in 1927. This work is exhausting but the history of the site is worth a fight.
February 6, 2010
Seeing this level of momentum brings some relief after weeks of feeling like I was shouting into the wind. It proves that there are plenty of us who refuse to let this piece of our history be dismantled in silence.
Reached 100 supporters
February 6, 2010
6 Comments
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Sarah Yamamoto
16 years ago
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So beautiful and such an important part of our city history. Why mess with something that is already perfect???
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Linda Reed
16 years ago
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STOP RUINING PORTLAND. So sick of these "plans" that just tear down our local landmarks.
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Mike Nair
16 years ago
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That park is a piece of history. Leave it exactly where it is. We dont need to move everything to the waterfront.
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Jessica Medina
16 years ago
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Please save this place. Its a gem in our neighborhood and deserves to stay untouched.
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Kevin Lloyd
16 years ago
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Seems like a waste of money to move it. Just keep the old park and build the new one if you have to.
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Tom Gomez
16 years ago
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My grandfather told me stories about this place. Keep the stone and the bell where they belong.
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Please join me in the protest of the current plan to dismantle and relocate the beautiful architectural fixtures of Portland's Firefighters Memorial Park also known as Campbell Park.
Plans for a new Firefighters Memorial on Portland's waterfront call for removal of a plaque, two lanterns and a bell to be incorporated into the design. This would strip the existing memorial and possibly lead to its destruction.
For the record, a new memorial on Portland's waterfront is wonderful and long needed. Signing this petition is in no way a vote of no confidence for that project.
Signing this petition shows your support in leaving Portland Firefighters Memorial Park as it is and preserving a Portland landmark.
Portland Firefighters Park (1927) is a memorial for David Campbell, Fire Chief 1893-1911, and other Portland firefighters who died in the line of duty.
The memorial is constructed of Caen stone, a light colored limestone imported from France. It was designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia with Earnest F. Tucker of Portland. The bronze relief was sculpted by University of Oregon Artist Avard Fairbanks.
The silence from the planning commission has been heavy lately. I am spending my time digging through the original records of the memorial to prove that these fixtures belong exactly where they were placed in 1927. This work is exhausting but the history of the site is worth a fight.
February 6, 2010
Seeing this level of momentum brings some relief after weeks of feeling like I was shouting into the wind. It proves that there are plenty of us who refuse to let this piece of our history be dismantled in silence.
Reached 100 supporters
February 6, 2010
6 Comments
S
Sarah Yamamoto
16 years ago
Featured
So beautiful and such an important part of our city history. Why mess with something that is already perfect???
L
Linda Reed
16 years ago
Featured
STOP RUINING PORTLAND. So sick of these "plans" that just tear down our local landmarks.
M
Mike Nair
16 years ago
Featured
That park is a piece of history. Leave it exactly where it is. We dont need to move everything to the waterfront.
J
Jessica Medina
16 years ago
Featured
Please save this place. Its a gem in our neighborhood and deserves to stay untouched.
K
Kevin Lloyd
16 years ago
Featured
Seems like a waste of money to move it. Just keep the old park and build the new one if you have to.
T
Tom Gomez
16 years ago
Featured
My grandfather told me stories about this place. Keep the stone and the bell where they belong.
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So beautiful and such an important part of our city history. Why mess with something that is already perfect???