[Winona Online Democracy]
Steve-
Thanks for these links on the courthouse issue. I'm in favor of moving back
into the courthouse building for reasons that are less about money and more
about the character of the building. This is not a building that was
rundown or on its last legs, from what I could tell. Every time I entered
the building, I was touched by some kind of respect, akin to that for a
cathedral. It seems as though real heart went into the design and building
of that structure. Who knows if the same sentiment would be apparent after
the water damage, but certain features of our town should be protected.
Even if business is conducted differently, or politics change the people in
the offices, that building should be restored as much as possible to its
previous beauty and function.
I respect the opposing ideas as well; I suspect that the people who would
like to erect a new county building are those who appreciate a new house in
Valley Oaks or other subdivision as opposed to the Victorian homes in our
town. A more modern structure, with a better layout, and more efficient use
of energy, certainly has its draw. But that intangible breath of warmth,
power, and wisdom that ran through the halls of the old courthouse are not
often found in modern architecture.
-Clayton Templeton
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Kranz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Winona Online Democracy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 8:52 AM
Subject: [Winona] Courthouse Options
> [Winona Online Democracy]
>
> Greetings,
>
> Here's a couple of links to newspaper articles about the courthouse issue
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> . .
>
> http://www.winonadailynews.com/local_news/20001005_41court.html
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> http://www.winonapost.com/10400/1news10400.html
>
> Please feel free to read up and express your opinion, there are certainly
> pros and cons to each side.
>
> To my mind, the decision must be made very carefully. While a new County
> Services Campus might make it easier for the county (and its citizens) to
> conduct business; the historic courthouse is part of what gives Winona its
> unique character and ties it to its past. It is certainly one of the
places
> I show guests when they visit our town -- I doubt that a modern county
> building would remain a part of my tour.
>
> The County certainly has an obligation to be fiscally responsible, but how
> do we balance that against retaining those things that we take pride in
and
> make up an important part of Winona's character?
>
> -Steve Kranz
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "bobsebo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Steve Kranz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: "Winona Online Democracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 3:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [Winona] List Activity
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>
> > I'd be glad to introduce a discussion topic...how about the courthouse?
> > what should we do with the courthouse?
> >
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