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marsden_online) wrote2012-08-11 04:59 pm
marsden_online) wrote2012-08-11 04:59 pm
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"beyond economic repair"
That's what they said about Cracroft House, which met the bulldozers this week.
I'm afraid the same can very much be said of Antonio Hall. As I've said since the first visit, it would take love (as well as money) to save. And it's clear that the owners don't care and aren't inclined to co-operate with anyone who does :(
The Historic Places Trust are apparently looking for buildings to save in the residential red zone, and there are no doubt buildings worth saving. My own criteria would include "could the building have a future as something other than a time capsule" - that's why I like the Hall, but I don't know how many of the ones in the red zone will meet that.
The cabin in the above article for instance will probably stand another move. Other buildings though I could see becoming little deserted islands.
I'm afraid the same can very much be said of Antonio Hall. As I've said since the first visit, it would take love (as well as money) to save. And it's clear that the owners don't care and aren't inclined to co-operate with anyone who does :(
The Historic Places Trust are apparently looking for buildings to save in the residential red zone, and there are no doubt buildings worth saving. My own criteria would include "could the building have a future as something other than a time capsule" - that's why I like the Hall, but I don't know how many of the ones in the red zone will meet that.
The cabin in the above article for instance will probably stand another move. Other buildings though I could see becoming little deserted islands.
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