There is yet a big hullabaloo in cambridge about using public funds (tax dollars ) to purchase the Old Post Office on Water Street and utilize it as space for the Cambridge Libraries expansion as well as a dining spot. It seems to be the same people over and over with their "THOU DOTH PROTEST" no matter what the city,mayor and councillors decide. Their jobs are no easy task.
The building itself is one of the most beautifully build heritage buildings in the city being built in 1885 as the Galt Customs House and Post Office. It was designed by Thomas Fuller, who was also responsible for design of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.
I feel the only way to preserve and restore this building is through the city's coffers. It was on the market for so long.
Renovations for the exterior and interior are said to be about $6 million dollar which is only $600 000 difference of what was earmarked for the expansion of the Library. The heritage and architecture of the Old Post Office's value far surpasses that !
When neccessary we should preserve our landmarks-or past and let it be a gift to those who follow us !
It is said that three levels will comprise the library ; including a digital lab.
As libraries and technology progress; why should we not utilize what is at hand- blending new methods of media and media sharing and heritage buildings.
Far better this than to let the Old Post Office fall into a state of disrepair and be a fire hazard as already people are seen going and leaving the building .
For those who continually protest no matter what "suck it buttercups ! Improving the city for us and tourists and new business is also the much touted word ÏNFRASTRUCTURE"
Build it and save it and they will come !!
Hats off to Mayor Craig and those who went with this decision-as bold as it were
Joe Lethbridge September 13 2012
There is yet a big hullabaloo in cambridge about using public funds (tax dollars ) to purchase the Old Post Office on Water Street and utilize it as space for the Cambridge Libraries expansion as well as a dining spot. It seems to be the same people over and over with their "THOU DOTH PROTEST" no matter what the city,mayor and councillors decide. Their jobs are no easy task.
The building itself is one of the most beautifully build heritage buildings in the city being built in 1885 as the Galt Customs House and Post Office. It was designed by Thomas Fuller, who was also responsible for design of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.
I feel the only way to preserve and restore this building is through the city's coffers. It was on the market for so long.
Renovations for the exterior and interior are said to be about $6 million dollar which is only $600 000 difference of what was earmarked for the expansion of the Library. The heritage and architecture of the Old Post Office's value far surpasses that !
When neccessary we should preserve our landmarks-or past and let it be a gift to those who follow us !
It is said that three levels will comprise the library ; including a digital lab.
As libraries and technology progress; why should we not utilize what is at hand- blending new methods of media and media sharing and heritage buildings.
Far better this than to let the Old Post Office fall into a state of disrepair and be a fire hazard as already people are seen going and leaving the building .
For those who continually protest no matter what "suck it buttercups ! Improving the city for us and tourists and new business is also the much touted word ÏNFRASTRUCTURE"
Build it and save it and they will come !!
Hats off to Mayor Craig and those who went with this decision-as bold as it were
Joe Lethbridge September 13 2012
The building itself is one of the most beautifully build heritage buildings in the city being built in 1885 as the Galt Customs House and Post Office. It was designed by Thomas Fuller, who was also responsible for design of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.
I feel the only way to preserve and restore this building is through the city's coffers. It was on the market for so long.
Renovations for the exterior and interior are said to be about $6 million dollar which is only $600 000 difference of what was earmarked for the expansion of the Library. The heritage and architecture of the Old Post Office's value far surpasses that !
When neccessary we should preserve our landmarks-or past and let it be a gift to those who follow us !
It is said that three levels will comprise the library ; including a digital lab.
As libraries and technology progress; why should we not utilize what is at hand- blending new methods of media and media sharing and heritage buildings.
Far better this than to let the Old Post Office fall into a state of disrepair and be a fire hazard as already people are seen going and leaving the building .
For those who continually protest no matter what "suck it buttercups ! Improving the city for us and tourists and new business is also the much touted word ÏNFRASTRUCTURE"
Build it and save it and they will come !!
Hats off to Mayor Craig and those who went with this decision-as bold as it were
Joe Lethbridge September 13 2012
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