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Save a Masterpiece of Modern Architecture!
Target: Sarasota, Florida, School Board
Sponsored by: World Monuments Fund
Sponsored by: World Monuments Fund
On June 17, 2008, the Sarasota School Board voted 3-2 to demolish Riverview High School, an iconic example of the Sarasota School of Architecture designed by Modernist architect Paul Rudolph.
The school district plans to replace Rudolph's building with a parking lot. Despite preservationists' pleas and a viable strategy to convert the historic structure into the Riverview Music Quadrangle, the school board has failed to act in the best interest of Sarasota's architectural heritage.
Please ask the school board to rethink its decision and save this masterpiece of Modern architecture from the wrecking ball!
The school district plans to replace Rudolph's building with a parking lot. Despite preservationists' pleas and a viable strategy to convert the historic structure into the Riverview Music Quadrangle, the school board has failed to act in the best interest of Sarasota's architectural heritage.
Please ask the school board to rethink its decision and save this masterpiece of Modern architecture from the wrecking ball!
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# 5,701:
9:02 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Bridget Campbell, Nevada
# 5,700:
6:20 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Daile O'Connor, New Jersey
# 5,699:
5:13 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Jessica Nemczuk, Illinois
# 5,698:
4:43 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Heidi Hornaday, Michigan
# 5,697:
1:48 pm PDT, Jun 23,
JOHN HARTRAY, Illinois
These buildlings represent a time when the United States was optimistic about its future.
These buildlings represent a time when the United States was optimistic about its future.
# 5,696:
12:00 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Eric Haas, California
Sorry everyone, demolition started last week. RIP.
Sorry everyone, demolition started last week. RIP.
# 5,695:
11:27 am PDT, Jun 23,
Eric Haas, California
Sarasota should continue to embrace its incredibly rich architectural history. Rudolph's seminal school could be a rehabilitated point of pride, not a casualty of short term goals.
Sarasota should continue to embrace its incredibly rich architectural history. Rudolph's seminal school could be a rehabilitated point of pride, not a casualty of short term goals.
# 5,694:
10:08 am PDT, Jun 23,
Samia Malik, Illinois
# 5,693:
9:03 am PDT, Jun 23,
Kathleen English, Texas
at this time in America our culture is reassessing what is important. As we shift our priorities, many of the buildings of the past, done well are emerging as important guidposts for keeping priorities in perspective in our future. Removing the best of these causes a loss f perspective for current and future generations.
at this time in America our culture is reassessing what is important. As we shift our priorities, many of the buildings of the past, done well are emerging as important guidposts for keeping priorities in perspective in our future. Removing the best of these causes a loss f perspective for current and future generations.
# 5,692:
8:50 am PDT, Jun 23,
Chris Evans, Arizona
# 5,691:
8:23 am PDT, Jun 23,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 5,690:
8:13 am PDT, Jun 23,
Eric Penney, Illinois
Architecture should not be treated as a disposable commodity - especially in instances like this where the quality of the work merits preservation and/or adaptation.
Architecture should not be treated as a disposable commodity - especially in instances like this where the quality of the work merits preservation and/or adaptation.
# 5,689:
7:18 am PDT, Jun 23,
Cynthia West, Illinois
Architecture is the stage on which we live our real lives. Space can define and enhance those lives. Architectural history tells a great story of those who lived in a place before, it attracts tourism and economic development for places fortunate enough to have that history. Modern architecture tells a story of optimisim for the future, the future of Sarasota will certainly be less important if that optimism is wiped away for the parking of cars.
Architecture is the stage on which we live our real lives. Space can define and enhance those lives. Architectural history tells a great story of those who lived in a place before, it attracts tourism and economic development for places fortunate enough to have that history. Modern architecture tells a story of optimisim for the future, the future of Sarasota will certainly be less important if that optimism is wiped away for the parking of cars.
# 5,688:
7:00 am PDT, Jun 23,
Raymund Ryan, Pennsylvania
# 5,687:
6:52 am PDT, Jun 23,
Keria Rossin, Michigan
# 5,686:
6:00 am PDT, Jun 23,
Daniel Hartsig, Illinois
# 5,685:
1:39 am PDT, Jun 23,
Gretchen Wilkins, Australia
# 5,684:
10:50 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Steve Badanes, Washington
# 5,683:
10:14 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Denilyn Arciaga, Illinois
How can we ever remember history if we are constantly knocking it down?
How can we ever remember history if we are constantly knocking it down?
# 5,682:
8:41 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Douglas Phillips, Illinois
# 5,681:
8:08 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Paula Palombo, Illinois
# 5,680:
7:46 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Alexander Hartray, Illinois
Would you rather have your Names on a plaque celebrating a parking lot or the restoration and rehab of a masterpiece of architecture??? We all live with our choices! Thank you for giving this further consideration. Alexander
Would you rather have your Names on a plaque celebrating a parking lot or the restoration and rehab of a masterpiece of architecture??? We all live with our choices! Thank you for giving this further consideration. Alexander
# 5,679:
7:32 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Charlotte Nelms, Illinois
Because everyone can learn and benefit from good design.
Because everyone can learn and benefit from good design.
# 5,678:
7:14 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Marcus Myerholtz, Illinois
In the interests of our future - it is tantamount to recall our past. As we "proceed forward" it is always the case that works become demolished in favor of "progress" that we later come to miss and long for. While it is understood that by holding onto the vespers of an irrelevant past are undermining for the future, this mentality merely displays the ignorance of the present condition. It is for the amelioration of the present mindset that Modern architecture be preserved as a medium for the future to learn and grow from.
In the interests of our future - it is tantamount to recall our past. As we "proceed forward" it is always the case that works become demolished in favor of "progress" that we later come to miss and long for. While it is understood that by holding onto the vespers of an irrelevant past are undermining for the future, this mentality merely displays the ignorance of the present condition. It is for the amelioration of the present mindset that Modern architecture be preserved as a medium for the future to learn and grow from.
# 5,677:
6:23 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Judith De Jong, Illinois
# 5,676:
6:19 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Ryan Johnson, Illinois
# 5,675:
5:20 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Mark Mack, California
Only a very small % of people appreciate Mod architecture, even though we are living in a socalled modern periode of civilisation Dont destroy the evidence of modern life
Only a very small % of people appreciate Mod architecture, even though we are living in a socalled modern periode of civilisation Dont destroy the evidence of modern life
# 5,674:
4:13 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Michael Berk, Mississippi
# 5,673:
4:04 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Jayne Kelley, Illinois
# 5,672:
3:37 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Theodore Hogan, Illinois
# 5,671:
3:26 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Anthony Valerio, California
Dear Sarasota School Board, I understand that Riverview High School in Sarasota, an icon of Modern architecture by Paul Rudolph, is to be razed and replaced with a parking lot. This decision is disappointing, especially given that a feasible alternative was proposed. This building represents a style of architecture specific to an era of American history and specific to Sarasota, and as such, must be preserved. Despite an outcry from around the world, you, as community leaders, have chosen to disregard the significance of this important building. Modern architecture is an essential legacy of the 20th century and I would like to see it preserved for future generations to admire and study. Please reconsider your decision to demolish this great Modern masterpiece. Sincerely, Anthony Valerio
Dear Sarasota School Board, I understand that Riverview High School in Sarasota, an icon of Modern architecture by Paul Rudolph, is to be razed and replaced with a parking lot. This decision is disappointing, especially given that a feasible alternative was proposed. This building represents a style of architecture specific to an era of American history and specific to Sarasota, and as such, must be preserved. Despite an outcry from around the world, you, as community leaders, have chosen to disregard the significance of this important building. Modern architecture is an essential legacy of the 20th century and I would like to see it preserved for future generations to admire and study. Please reconsider your decision to demolish this great Modern masterpiece. Sincerely, Anthony Valerio
# 5,670:
2:40 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 5,669:
2:03 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Megan Conner, California
# 5,668:
1:38 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Nick Seierup, California
Architecture defines our lives, our values and our history. Once gone, it can never be replaced. As an architect, buildings like Riverview are a testament to the inspiration of mankind, and represent high achievement worthy of saving.
Architecture defines our lives, our values and our history. Once gone, it can never be replaced. As an architect, buildings like Riverview are a testament to the inspiration of mankind, and represent high achievement worthy of saving.
# 5,667:
1:16 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Stephen Luoni, Arkansas
Though never anticipated by the community, the construction of a built public environment/building that has achieved legacy status, obliges the community to steward it as a cultural resource. This is done in the interests of transmitting to future generations the "the best that has been designed, built, and lived in"--paralleling the very mission of schools.
Though never anticipated by the community, the construction of a built public environment/building that has achieved legacy status, obliges the community to steward it as a cultural resource. This is done in the interests of transmitting to future generations the "the best that has been designed, built, and lived in"--paralleling the very mission of schools.
# 5,666:
12:49 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Brian Wening, Illinois
# 5,665:
12:32 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Matthew Dumich, Illinois
# 5,664:
12:25 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Kyle Reynolds, Illinois
# 5,663:
12:21 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Matthew Vander Ploeg, Michigan
I want to see this building in person. If it is knocked down, I will be unable to do so. Please reconsider. Thanks in advance.
I want to see this building in person. If it is knocked down, I will be unable to do so. Please reconsider. Thanks in advance.
# 5,662:
12:17 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Matthew Ducharme-Smith, Michigan
# 5,661:
12:16 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Karl Daubmann, Michigan
Please save the school. This is a short sighted approach that can't be undone.
Please save the school. This is a short sighted approach that can't be undone.
# 5,660:
12:15 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Brian Taddonio, Pennsylvania
# 5,659:
12:13 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Daniel Wheeler, FAIA, Illinois
Sometimes the architecture most familiar to us is taken for granted. This building has deep architectural importance and should not be lost to asphalt. There MUST be another answer, use, solution.
Sometimes the architecture most familiar to us is taken for granted. This building has deep architectural importance and should not be lost to asphalt. There MUST be another answer, use, solution.
# 5,658:
12:13 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Simon Cygielski, Illinois
# 5,657:
12:12 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Indira Kolonic, Illinois
# 5,656:
12:11 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Caroline Constant, Michigan
I am an architectural professor who has visited the Riverview High School and found it to be a significant example of its era and the only large scale example of Rudolph's early work in the Sarasota area. Its loss would indeed be lamentable, particularly to accommodate parking!
I am an architectural professor who has visited the Riverview High School and found it to be a significant example of its era and the only large scale example of Rudolph's early work in the Sarasota area. Its loss would indeed be lamentable, particularly to accommodate parking!
# 5,655:
12:10 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 5,654:
12:02 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Juan Rois, Illinois
Please do not destroy one of the great buildings of the world. A country should recognize their masterpieces, if not, there will be no culture.
Please do not destroy one of the great buildings of the world. A country should recognize their masterpieces, if not, there will be no culture.
# 5,653:
12:01 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Donald Koster, Missouri
While sensitive to the fact that I am not a member of the Sarasota community, I have reviewed the recent decision-making process regarding the fate of Riverview H.S. and encourage the School Board re-consider carefully the value of this cultural asset. This building if restored to meet Paul Rudolph’s initial vision embodies the design principles that today’s architects have come to recognize as the foundation of the sustainable, or green design movement. Demolishing a structure with this historical significance would be incredibly shortsighted and a major cultural loss.
While sensitive to the fact that I am not a member of the Sarasota community, I have reviewed the recent decision-making process regarding the fate of Riverview H.S. and encourage the School Board re-consider carefully the value of this cultural asset. This building if restored to meet Paul Rudolph’s initial vision embodies the design principles that today’s architects have come to recognize as the foundation of the sustainable, or green design movement. Demolishing a structure with this historical significance would be incredibly shortsighted and a major cultural loss.
# 5,652:
11:44 am PDT, Jun 22,
Michael Lovato, California
I have made it my life's work to assist in the preservation of significant architecture, and currently this is one of the most egregious threats to an important and beautiful building that I am aware of.
I have made it my life's work to assist in the preservation of significant architecture, and currently this is one of the most egregious threats to an important and beautiful building that I am aware of.
# 5,651:
11:20 am PDT, Jun 22,
Steven Ehrlich, California