The only difference from the other demolished landmarks is that this is only a
small element of the entire pavilion and not a threat to the entire building
structurally. However, if the entire bandshell roof is removed completely and
never rebuilt, then it can be counted as a major loss and possibly the first
step in a complete removal of the bandshell several years down the road.
All I know is if I were a new tenant (especially a restaurant) taking up space
in the southern three bays of the pavilion, I would want that roof structure to
look as it did. It should have been repaired from the get go, even if they were
not going to completely finish the pavilion and reopen the bandshell just yet.
They did exactly this with the Carousel House, Casino Arcade, and Steam Plant.
Rebuilding the roof of the bandshell would not be a very arduous task... new
plywood and a white roofing membrane to match HoJo's.
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <wernerapnj@...> wrote:
>
>
> Well the answer is, the roof of the Band Shell has been neglected for so long
> that it has become a hazard with lumber being blown off in high winds onto
> the Boardwalk and Ocean Avenue.
>
> The roof surface deteriorated to such a degree that the underlying roof deck
> (wood) is rotting. Keep in mind that about a million dollars was spent on
> remodeling the Pavilion... and not a penny spent on the Band Shell roof...
> Hmmmmm.
>
> The City has ordered that the hazard be mitigated, hence the current work to
> remove loose and rotting parts. Stay tuned to see if it is rebuilt or removed
> entirely.
>
> The Casino Arena, The Metropolitan Hotel, The Elks Lodge and others all come
> to mind... demolition by neglect.
>
> :-(
>
> Werner
>
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