tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877590965251014222.post7517678898037833907..comments2024-03-28T05:37:24.518-04:00Comments on ArtofGardening.org: Buffalo's Arts & Industry IslandUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877590965251014222.post-42194860859959568232014-01-07T12:11:06.765-05:002014-01-07T12:11:06.765-05:00While I agree that the elevators are an important ...While I agree that the elevators are an important part of history, patching up concrete and some paint until someone re-purposes these elevators or buffalo has the money to restore them to former glory isn't something that will destroy the history this building holds never mind desecrating it. It's not like they are changing the structure, paint can always be removed. If it keeps the buildings on the waterfront I say put as many flowers on it as you like as long as it's unique, tasteful and brings in business I'm all for it. What I don't want is these elevators torn down that would be desecration...these buildings were built to have function. They came from someone with a vision and progressive purpose I seriously doubt he or she envisioned them laying in waste unused. Too me that laying in waste is the true desecration here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877590965251014222.post-55030065991300363642010-12-05T15:26:47.651-05:002010-12-05T15:26:47.651-05:00Hello,
Our organization in Omaha, Nebraska just co...Hello,<br />Our organization in Omaha, Nebraska just completed a project repurposing one of our vacant grain elevators with over 32,000 sq. ft. of art about land use, agriculture, and food. We are beginning another such project with another community in the state to be completed in the fall of 2011.<br /><br />You can read all about the art and the project on the blog portion of this website: www.emergingterrain.org/storedpotential<br /><br />and you can see pictures from the epic 500 person onsite dinner here:<br />http://emergingterrain.zenfolio.com/<br /><br />Best of luck to Buffalo as you all navigate the process of a similar project!<br /><br />Anne Trumble, landscape architect<br />Director<br />Emerging TerrainAnne Trumblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13099414705250018487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877590965251014222.post-48497275122717121952010-11-23T17:27:12.490-05:002010-11-23T17:27:12.490-05:00Andy,
They do create an incredible landscape. One ...Andy,<br />They do create an incredible landscape. One that is abandoned, desolate and of interest to only the most fervent of industrial heritage / architectural fans. Most of my historical preservation and museum curator friends & acquaintances would agree with you - they need to be left alone. But as an advertising / marketing guy, who's worked in the tourism realm a bit, I think their potential as a national draw is significant. Thanks for commenting.Jim/ArtofGardeninghttp://artofgardeningbuffalo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877590965251014222.post-50839481860262445012010-11-23T08:56:20.060-05:002010-11-23T08:56:20.060-05:00I agree with most of your ideas although also beli...I agree with most of your ideas although also believe with BD & WG that painting the grain elevators would be detrimental. They, and the surrounding remnants of Buffalo's industrial heritage are sculptures creating an incredible landscape to paddle through, walk through, etc.<br /><br />I would like to see Buffalo focus on creating and improving these green and blue connections, making the existing buildings safe (I think that most of them are built to last but probably need some minor work), and slowly creating the "Lighter, quicker, cheaper" types of projects that Fred Kent and you suggested.Andy Nashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858846952283968963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877590965251014222.post-37631004902494344842010-11-22T22:04:05.916-05:002010-11-22T22:04:05.916-05:00BD & WG,
You have a valid point. It's a bi...BD & WG,<br />You have a valid point. It's a bit of a crime to desecrate a genuine industrial artifact. We don't "gussy up" authentic museum pieces. I'm just looking to have something that is currently a detriment become an asset. The FL Wright houses and Guarantee building are assets that ARE being appreciated - enhancing tourism, adding to the tax base and enhancing the quality of life in Buffalo and the neighborhoods in which they sit- so it's not a fair comparison. There are other less intrusive options, like projected light images, that might have a similar effect - but only at night. Until someone comes up with a reuse plan to restore the elevators, I don't think it is better to watch them rot and make a huge part of the waterfront a bleak wasteland for another few generations. I, speaking solely for myself, would rather have them appreciated in a new way. But, it's not up to me, fortunate for you, as well as, I'm sure, the many others that share your concerns.Jim/ArtofGardeninghttp://artofgardeningbuffalo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877590965251014222.post-69954446751671205032010-11-22T20:28:19.220-05:002010-11-22T20:28:19.220-05:00Why not paint Buffalo's FL Wright houses while...Why not paint Buffalo's FL Wright houses while we're at it, and maybe the Guaranty Building? <br />Bill G.Dianne Bennett and William Graebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020113718051468497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877590965251014222.post-13650696101123621992010-11-21T11:46:53.839-05:002010-11-21T11:46:53.839-05:00Very interesting concept. I sure would stop to giv...Very interesting concept. I sure would stop to give it a look if I was arroundferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307248426034018988noreply@blogger.com