Gina Renzi
Mon, 24 Nov 2003 14:26:39 -0800
We use the back space for performances, and that back space is up to code, cleaned, ADA compliant, and even renovated (more in the works, but nothing to compromise the history). however, the church, which is what you saw, has not been used for years and is NOT ok. that is why i need community members such as yourself to pressure Penn to look for funds and transfer funds and invent funds, and everything else you can think of, so our 5-10 year hope is realized (renovate and restore the ENTIRE building). the job would cost millions. the roof needs to be replaced. the church (NOT the performance room) is covered in lead paint, etc etc. we're actually organizing an art exhibit that will show the interior of the church, and what could/should be done to it. right now, if the shows in the performance room go well (and they do), and we keep opening the venue to workshops, meeting, etc (and we do!), penn will have more evidence to prove that the entire building needs to be renovated and restored.
Gina Renzi Coordinator The Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel. : 215-573-3234 Fax : 215-898-2167 http://www.foundationarts.org Gina Renzi wrote: haha. thanks for the review, ross. I have a question. today I was out and about with my friend and we walked by the rotunda which used to be the christian science building and I remembered how beautiful the space inside was and I was describing it the domed ceiling the light from all directions and anyway we noticed the door was slightly ajar so we crept quietly inside so I could show my friend what I meant about the space and the light and we were horrified ok that's an exaggeration we were taken aback by the condition of the interior which felt all damp and creepy and all the pews were covered with falling paint chips and dust from the ceiling which looked like it was decaying and the carpet even felt wet and anyway what's the deal everything ok? ........ laserbeam [aka ray] ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "Culture." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "Culture." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.