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Wilmington Star-News, February 17, 2006
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Stop
destroying our own history
EDITOR:
In reference to the proposal to turn the historic Wilmington Iron Works
building into high-rise condominiums, I suggest it is time for the city
and its inhabitants to demand a stop to the destruction of our buildings
and our heritage.
The
Wilmington Iron Works building dates from the 1870s and is an integral
part of the waterfront and Riverwalk. In the 19th century, it was used
for the sale of naval stores, one of our largest industries, and it
should be allowed to exist as the structure it is.
Let’s
keep the integrity of the buildings we have and be careful in accepting
developers’ notions of architecture that is not in keeping with our
existing architecture.
Don’t
let the Wilmington Iron Works building go the route of the Ice House,
Babies Hospital, and the great loss we had during Urban Removal.
J.
Robert Warren
Wilmington
EDITOR’S
NOTE: The writer has long been active in preservation efforts.
Joni’s
warning
EDITOR: (In reference to the plan to put more traffic on Front Street),
my question to the Wilmington City Council is, why would you spend all
the time, inconvenience and tax money to fix something that is not broken?
Are
you familiar with the (song lyrics), “They paved paradise to put up
a parking lot”?
Frances
Brittain
Wilmington
Flip
it
EDITOR:
All that we need to do is change the direction of Front Street traffic,
one way to the south.
This
will accommodate the anticipated vehicles coming from the north. Some
requirements would include: relocating nine parking meters and re-lining
84 existing angle spaces.
Re-position
the Grace, Chestnut and Princess Street traffic lights to the south
of the intersections, add a new light at Market and they will remain
on the existing controllers. Add parking signs at each intersection
directing drivers to the three parking buildings on Second Street.
Relocate
existing signage from east to west at each intersection. With some preparation,
all could change on a Sunday, when the CFCC and the businesses are closed
and crews are available.
I’m sure we could complete this project with local talent and no out-of-state
consulting team. Low cost, easy to achieve. Why not?
Bob
Wallen
Wilmington
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