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Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 4:02
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Subject: [UC] Cost of "historically
correct" work
The question has been raised several times on this list about the cost of
"historically correct" repairs, as opposed to -- say -- quality work that
doesn't necessarily
I haven't commented on this subject for six months. But I should point out
some unhelpful muddles below, since they are widespread.
A "strong historical commission" plays NO role whatsoever in "preventing
the decay of these old buildings." It didn't prevent the decay of that church
and it
Anthony West wrote:
I haven't commented on this subject for six months. But I should point
out some unhelpful muddles below, since they are widespread.
A strong historical commission plays NO role whatsoever in
preventing the decay of these old buildings. It didn't prevent the
decay of that
Siano
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 8:39 AM
To: University City List
Subject: Re: [UC] Cost of historically correct work
Anthony West wrote:
I haven't commented on this subject for six months. But I should point
out some unhelpful muddles below, since they are widespread.
A strong historical
Obviously, if you reduce these matters to pure dollars and cents your
argument seems logical. Having a strong historical commission should help
prevent the decay of these old structures so that they do not become so
dilapidated that they require massive amounts of cash to repair. Reducing
