tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post3069876865694805064..comments2009-11-13T06:34:02.866-05:00Comments on save the library!: the petition.Down with EIFShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894388399472924967noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-33901889573346069392008-02-20T08:22:00.000-05:002008-02-20T08:22:00.000-05:00Save the library! As a former native Atlantan now...Save the library! As a former native Atlantan now living in Philadelphia, I can't tell you how important the preservation of buildings, no matter how young or old, is to preserving and maintaining the character of a city. Please do everything you can to save the library. Shame on the developer for not thinking of more creative ways to incorporate it into his redevelopment plans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-31993806385458953182008-02-18T17:06:00.000-05:002008-02-18T17:06:00.000-05:00I grew up in this library!Christina WoodI grew up in this library!<BR/><BR/>Christina WoodChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333096009573594137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-29942487854318019672008-02-17T10:29:00.000-05:002008-02-17T10:29:00.000-05:00How can you destroy such an amazing building and a...How can you destroy such an amazing building and a piece of public art as well as of cultural service for the community?!!<BR/>PLEASE, SAVE THE LIBRARY!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-81318239085895459842008-02-15T18:07:00.000-05:002008-02-15T18:07:00.000-05:00Please do not bulldoze the Buckhead library!Please do not bulldoze the Buckhead library!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-58961152546486744362008-02-14T10:37:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:37:00.000-05:00Save the library.Save the library.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-58745617158459130922008-02-14T10:17:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:17:00.000-05:00The ongoing diluting of Buckhead’s character by a ...The ongoing diluting of Buckhead’s character by a few people with money and no appreciation for diversity is unsettling. Modern architecture or not, available books or not, this oversized (and still growing) grossly homogenous project of Ben’s seems to be void of integrity and lacks regard for any interest besides vulgar, pretentious materialism. What a sad set of principles to instill in our children- let's go shopping instead of reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-33529520100160185062008-02-14T10:15:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:15:00.000-05:00Leave us some character, let there be history, and...Leave us some character, let there be history, and uniqueness of design, valued architecture with courage to stand alone. Let her remain standing for future generations to know and appreciate... PLEASE! <BR/>AFrankeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-6605361727317182102008-02-14T10:09:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:09:00.000-05:00Someone stop the cookie cutter EIFS travesties...S...Someone stop the cookie cutter EIFS travesties...Save the library!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-51604266530103227842008-02-14T09:53:00.000-05:002008-02-14T09:53:00.000-05:00Save the Library!Emily KindlinSave the Library!<BR/>Emily KindlinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-34809580854848552622008-02-14T08:55:00.000-05:002008-02-14T08:55:00.000-05:00Save the Library! Joel AvilesSave the Library! Joel AvilesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-55505679918166024662008-02-14T08:39:00.000-05:002008-02-14T08:39:00.000-05:00The streets of Atlanta are dominated by generic pl...The streets of Atlanta are dominated by generic placeless buildings - we must save the few pieces of true architecture that we have! Don't allow the money hungry developers which rule this city to deface such an internationally important landmark! This is a terribly sad discussion, there shouldn't even be an option...the library must stay!<BR/>stacy wyman<BR/>(why can't you edit on this blog)stacy_wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818384303524817553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-27727750656433445892008-02-14T08:27:00.000-05:002008-02-14T08:27:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.stacy_wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818384303524817553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-28961539981423958972008-02-14T08:26:00.000-05:002008-02-14T08:26:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.stacy_wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818384303524817553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-82310424265454331412008-02-13T17:28:00.000-05:002008-02-13T17:28:00.000-05:00The last thing we need as Americans is to have ano...The last thing we need as Americans is to have another symbol of our culture and history demolished. No wonder every other country says we have no history since our buildings are always being demolished.<BR/><BR/>SAVE THE LIBRARY - if not for your, for your heritage!<BR/><BR/>Alexandra O'BrateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-73010411163173044202008-02-13T14:02:00.000-05:002008-02-13T14:02:00.000-05:00Down with EIFS, save the library!Down with EIFS, save the library!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-3521271996416382742008-02-13T11:53:00.000-05:002008-02-13T11:53:00.000-05:00Save the Library!Save the Library!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997275779843231067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-14038999896961048682008-02-13T11:34:00.000-05:002008-02-13T11:34:00.000-05:00The Challenge:How about you figure how to integrat...The Challenge:<BR/><BR/>How about you figure how to integrate this significant building into your design instead of killing it? It would be a design challenge that could enhance this development (Rodeo drive, not). Now that all the trash has been cleared out of Buckhead why would your want to get rid of a public library that encourages comunity spirit?<BR/><BR/>Think about it....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-31085870881896219022008-02-13T11:18:00.000-05:002008-02-13T11:18:00.000-05:00It is very disheartening to be let down so badly b...It is very disheartening to be let down so badly by the Atlanta leadership, some of the comments in the AJC article are sickening. Save the library. Please.<BR/>Colin SlatenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-22664535471230602182008-02-13T11:13:00.000-05:002008-02-13T11:13:00.000-05:00Stop reinventing history! Cherish it, work with it...Stop reinventing history! Cherish it, work with it, appreciate it! Save the Library!!! - Justin Schultz, St Simons Island. GEORGIA TAXPAYERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-65947744510604210472008-02-13T10:02:00.000-05:002008-02-13T10:02:00.000-05:00When my child asks to go to the library, I do not ...When my child asks to go to the library, I do not want to take him to a storefront in a condo tower. I want to take him to a place that inspires imagination. It doesn't matter if it's limestone and columns, or slate shingles and steel, a distinguished building still denotes the importance of public buildings. <BR/>Sarah ButlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-65697482186856082652008-02-13T09:40:00.000-05:002008-02-13T09:40:00.000-05:00As a memeber of the design feild i wish i could pe...As a memeber of the design feild <BR/>i wish i could petition some of the bad moves of my own firm. <BR/>its is tough being a good designer shadowed by insipid principles/owners. Buildings like the ScogginElam libraries are some of the few that helped legitimized<BR/>my move to atlanta to pursue arch.<BR/>For me, razing them would set the city and my faith in it back miles. <BR/>Save the library now as we continue to catch up architecturally with smaller cities like seattle or even cincy.Lonewolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17742727128024100285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-82531094363781135412008-02-13T09:28:00.000-05:002008-02-13T09:28:00.000-05:00Save the Library! Books for Everyone!Save the Library! Books for Everyone!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087300099738690189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-62188247245563931432008-02-13T09:09:00.000-05:002008-02-13T09:09:00.000-05:00Jessica GeierJessica GeierAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-18660847576393447982008-02-13T08:56:00.000-05:002008-02-13T08:56:00.000-05:00frank andre, aia, leed apfrank andre, aia, leed apAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5669217768902060659.post-45583124347918148242008-02-13T08:41:00.000-05:002008-02-13T08:41:00.000-05:00distruction to a beautiful bldg of resource is dev...distruction to a beautiful bldg of resource is devestating...save the library. Many students, teachers, and kids have made it their home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com