Demolition of Ravine Lodge Recommended

[billski]

[FONT=arial,helvetica]Has anyone read this or been discussing this. It is very, very, very disconcerting. I expect to be up there over labor day weekend and hope to get more information. While I've only recently "discovered" this lodge, I am moved to get involved and see what can be done.[/FONT]
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[FONT=arial,helvetica]"The Moosilauke Advisory Committee recommends that Dartmouth demolish the historic Moosilauke Ravine Lodge (Richard Butterfield, 1938-39) near Warren, New Hampshire. [/FONT]
[FONT=arial,helvetica]The article on the Committee’s recommendation in The Dartmouth does not suggest that the Committee has consulted with an accredited preservation architect, or an architect who is familiar with historic log buildings. The reasons given for demolishing Dartmouth’s most unusual and most sustainable building are not yet very convincing:"[/FONT]
[FONT=arial,helvetica]http://www.dartmo.com/archives/487[/FONT]


[FONT=arial,helvetica]http://thedartmouth.com/2008/07/15/news/moosilauke/[/FONT]
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[Mike P.]

First I've seen of it, thanks for sharing, it's interesting.

I suspect the DOC will make a thorough study & save & renovate if possible & if not, they will replace it with someone as similar as possible & with the ADA requirements. I'd be shocked if 10-20 years from now you would see a Highland Center type structure.

 

[thetrailboss]

That's ridiculous....knowing Dartmouth, they won't act on it or some time....

 

[billski]

That's ridiculous....knowing Dartmouth, they won't act on it or some time....

unfortunately the reportage. Indicates the an guidance isusually followed

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

Oy, that's going to be a tough one....

How to replace it while retaining the "rustic charm"? Not going to happen. Don't see how you can spend millions on a new building without losing a lot of the character. Just a sad fact of time marching on.....

That's OK, though, 'cause it's the people and the activities that make the most lasting memories, not the building, so, when it's time, it's time.

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

That's ridiculous....knowing Dartmouth, they won't act on it or some time....

They're going to have to, no? The structure is showing its age and isn't up to code....No way they can keep sending students there after this report without taking serious steps to plan for the building's replacement.