Monday, July 6, 2015

Relocating the Springfield Art & Historical Society


The Miller Art Center has been the home of the Springfield Art & Historical Society for the past 60 years.
http://eagletimes.villagesoup.com/p/relocating-the-springfield-art-historical-society/1371468

7 comments :

  1. Huge mistake to sell the Miller Art Center! The Art and Historical society occupied one if the most beautiful, recognizable and symbolic buildings in Springfield; a home that dominates the view of and from Main Street. So now they will move from this architectural icon to a rented nondescript box, with no visual appeal, or architectural significance, away from the center of town. Seems like something of a metaphor for what has happened to Springfield. It appears that the board just gave up and sold, with very little input from the townspeople (every person with whom I have discussed this sale was appalled that the building was being sold).

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  2. I'll bet that Connecticut couple just can't wait to purchase this place and then subdivide it to take advantage of Springfield's Section 8 Housing heritage!

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  3. Well why cant they house these artifacts in the new medical place across the river? Hmmmm that was such a grand idea then rent some of that damn space out...idiots

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    1. This is a great idea. Maybe if enough folks suggest this, it can happen.

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  4. Stop! There is no need to be so negative every time a change happens in Springfield. So what if the new owners make Section 8 housing out of the building. Has anyone here complaining ever looked at subsidized housing in Springfield? It isn't pretty, and those on subsidy need a nice place to call home.
    If moving to the new location helps the Art and Historical Society financially and can keep it open to the public so be it. Bunni and Hugh (and the board) work their tails off for the betterment of Springfield, so lay off!

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  5. if you look at the current condition of the Miller Art Center, it is pretty obvious that the Historical society did not have the money to keep this buildind repaired and maintained. Therefore they had no choice but to make the move they did. Maybe now this beautiful home has a chance

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    1. That is because they foolishly burned the money up with no accountability in the past. Now that the money is gone they claim poverty while they sell off the remaining asset to stay alive a little longer...all on someone else's assets. Stop being an ostrich.

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