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Re: The Chemisty Building - 76lsjumb - 01-10-2012
In California [and probably lots of other jurisdictions as well], just to suggest the demolition of a building of even remote historical significance [architectural, cultural, or otherwise] is to summon up countless "Friends of [insert building name here]" to become plaintiffs in lawsuits that may even outlive the initial parties -- as was almost the case with Steve Jobs' property in Woodside. Then, add in the potential toxics problems suggested by the article [as well as a few rough patches in the economy along the way], and letting a derelict building sit becomes a much more understandable situation.
Re: The Chemisty Building - 76lsjumb - 01-10-2012
In California [and probably lots of other jurisdictions as well], just to suggest the demolition of a building of even remote historical significance [architectural, cultural, or otherwise] is to summon up countless "Friends of [insert building name here]" to become plaintiffs in lawsuits that may even outlive the initial parties -- as was almost the case with Steve Jobs' property in Woodside. Then, add in the potential toxics problems suggested by the article [as well as a few rough patches in the economy along the way], and letting a derelict building sit becomes a much more understandable situation.
Re: The Chemisty Building - 76lsjumb - 01-10-2012
In California [and probably lots of other jurisdictions as well], just to suggest the demolition of a building of even remote historical significance [architectural, cultural, or otherwise] is to summon up countless "Friends of [insert building name here]" to become plaintiffs in lawsuits that may even outlive the initial parties -- as was almost the case with Steve Jobs' property in Woodside. Then, add in the potential toxics problems suggested by the article [as well as a few rough patches in the economy along the way], and letting a derelict building sit becomes a much more understandable situation.
Re: The Chemisty Building - 76lsjumb - 01-10-2012
In California [and probably lots of other jurisdictions as well], just to suggest the demolition of a building of even remote historical significance [architectural, cultural, or otherwise] is to summon up countless "Friends of [insert building name here]" to become plaintiffs in lawsuits that may even outlive the initial parties -- as was almost the case with Steve Jobs' property in Woodside. Then, add in the potential toxics problems suggested by the article [as well as a few rough patches in the economy along the way], and letting a derelict building sit becomes a much more understandable situation.
Re: The Chemistry Building - 76lsjumb - 01-10-2012
(01-10-2012, 05:22 PM)garvin link Wrote:None of that saved the Stadium. Just to reopen an old fight.
Good point. Indeed, I'll bet that if John Arrillaga decided he wanted to spruce up the Old Chem Building, it would get done in a few short months...
Re: The Chemistry Building - 76lsjumb - 01-10-2012
(01-10-2012, 05:22 PM)garvin link Wrote:None of that saved the Stadium. Just to reopen an old fight.
Good point. Indeed, I'll bet that if John Arrillaga decided he wanted to spruce up the Old Chem Building, it would get done in a few short months...
Re: The Chemistry Building - 76lsjumb - 01-10-2012
(01-10-2012, 05:22 PM)garvin link Wrote:None of that saved the Stadium. Just to reopen an old fight.
Good point. Indeed, I'll bet that if John Arrillaga decided he wanted to spruce up the Old Chem Building, it would get done in a few short months...
Re: The Chemistry Building - 76lsjumb - 01-10-2012
(01-10-2012, 05:22 PM)garvin link Wrote:None of that saved the Stadium. Just to reopen an old fight.
Good point. Indeed, I'll bet that if John Arrillaga decided he wanted to spruce up the Old Chem Building, it would get done in a few short months...
Re: The Chemistry Building - 81alum - 01-10-2012
Indeed. As I recall, the Cantors gave the money to save and expand the art museum, a building of similar age and condition right next door to Old Chem. The museum was closed following Loma Prieta, too, until the money was found to reconstruct it.
Re: The Chemistry Building - 81alum - 01-10-2012
Indeed. As I recall, the Cantors gave the money to save and expand the art museum, a building of similar age and condition right next door to Old Chem. The museum was closed following Loma Prieta, too, until the money was found to reconstruct it.
Re: The Chemistry Building - 81alum - 01-10-2012
Indeed. As I recall, the Cantors gave the money to save and expand the art museum, a building of similar age and condition right next door to Old Chem. The museum was closed following Loma Prieta, too, until the money was found to reconstruct it.
Re: The Chemistry Building - 81alum - 01-10-2012
Indeed. As I recall, the Cantors gave the money to save and expand the art museum, a building of similar age and condition right next door to Old Chem. The museum was closed following Loma Prieta, too, until the money was found to reconstruct it.
Re: The Chemistry Building - JeffInCorvallis - 01-10-2012
Old Chem was called Old Chem even before the earthquake and before the building was vacated. And it was kind of a rathole even then. I think that building dates back to the original construction of the university in the 1890's, or at least close to it. It was damaged in the 1906 earthquake but reconstructed. Ironic that in the 1980's it was deemed a seismic hazard, partly due to its construction and partly due to corrosion of the reinforcements. So it's an historic building but bringing it up to code will cost a lot of money, plus all of the asbestos and chemicals and who knows what else alluded to in the article. The university isn't going to give up on the main quad just for seismic reasons, but that building is just far enough from the heart of campus and just invisible enough from the main quad and the oval that it can go derelict.
If someone donated enough money it could become the Garvin Chemistry Center.  :D
Re: The Chemistry Building - JeffInCorvallis - 01-10-2012
Old Chem was called Old Chem even before the earthquake and before the building was vacated. And it was kind of a rathole even then. I think that building dates back to the original construction of the university in the 1890's, or at least close to it. It was damaged in the 1906 earthquake but reconstructed. Ironic that in the 1980's it was deemed a seismic hazard, partly due to its construction and partly due to corrosion of the reinforcements. So it's an historic building but bringing it up to code will cost a lot of money, plus all of the asbestos and chemicals and who knows what else alluded to in the article. The university isn't going to give up on the main quad just for seismic reasons, but that building is just far enough from the heart of campus and just invisible enough from the main quad and the oval that it can go derelict.
If someone donated enough money it could become the Garvin Chemistry Center.  :D
Re: The Chemistry Building - JeffInCorvallis - 01-10-2012
Old Chem was called Old Chem even before the earthquake and before the building was vacated. And it was kind of a rathole even then. I think that building dates back to the original construction of the university in the 1890's, or at least close to it. It was damaged in the 1906 earthquake but reconstructed. Ironic that in the 1980's it was deemed a seismic hazard, partly due to its construction and partly due to corrosion of the reinforcements. So it's an historic building but bringing it up to code will cost a lot of money, plus all of the asbestos and chemicals and who knows what else alluded to in the article. The university isn't going to give up on the main quad just for seismic reasons, but that building is just far enough from the heart of campus and just invisible enough from the main quad and the oval that it can go derelict.
If someone donated enough money it could become the Garvin Chemistry Center.  :D
Re: The Chemistry Building - JeffInCorvallis - 01-10-2012
Old Chem was called Old Chem even before the earthquake and before the building was vacated. And it was kind of a rathole even then. I think that building dates back to the original construction of the university in the 1890's, or at least close to it. It was damaged in the 1906 earthquake but reconstructed. Ironic that in the 1980's it was deemed a seismic hazard, partly due to its construction and partly due to corrosion of the reinforcements. So it's an historic building but bringing it up to code will cost a lot of money, plus all of the asbestos and chemicals and who knows what else alluded to in the article. The university isn't going to give up on the main quad just for seismic reasons, but that building is just far enough from the heart of campus and just invisible enough from the main quad and the oval that it can go derelict.
If someone donated enough money it could become the Garvin Chemistry Center.  :D
Re: The Chemistry Building - slide - 01-10-2012
you could save some coin at the new Garvin Chemisty Center. given his fondness for the old stadium, Garvin held onto his favorite part of it, the vintage port-o-lets. I am sure he'd donate, at a reasonable price, to his new Center.
Re: The Chemistry Building - slide - 01-10-2012
you could save some coin at the new Garvin Chemisty Center. given his fondness for the old stadium, Garvin held onto his favorite part of it, the vintage port-o-lets. I am sure he'd donate, at a reasonable price, to his new Center.
Re: The Chemistry Building - slide - 01-10-2012
you could save some coin at the new Garvin Chemisty Center. given his fondness for the old stadium, Garvin held onto his favorite part of it, the vintage port-o-lets. I am sure he'd donate, at a reasonable price, to his new Center.
Re: The Chemistry Building - slide - 01-10-2012
you could save some coin at the new Garvin Chemisty Center. given his fondness for the old stadium, Garvin held onto his favorite part of it, the vintage port-o-lets. I am sure he'd donate, at a reasonable price, to his new Center.