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SAVE HISTORIC ST. ANDREWS CHURCH FROM DEMOLITION!
DEADLINE 2PM MONDAY JULY 22
St Andrews church in Como Park, St. Paul meets all historic designation criteria, being a beautiful colorful example of the Romanesque Revival style, as well as the favorite creation of renowned local architect Charles Hausler, raised with funds supplied by and constructed by immigrant families at the turn of the last century.
A public charter with a history of moving locations, now wants to expand once more, demolishing the landmark structure, currently used as a gym and cafeteria, for a new gym and cafeteria. The St Paul City council has granted the demolition, as well charter height and parking variances for the small lot in a close knit neighborhood, overriding the wishes of the MN State and US Federal Historic Registries as well as the Saint Paul School district, which states the charter is egregious in adding to segregation in the city by drawing 90% of its student body from wealthy suburbs outside St Paul.
A judge has found that the city erred and should have designated St Andrews as an historic site worthy of protection, however, the judge also gave the neighborhood society only 1 WEEK to raise 2 million dollars to stay demolition. The money will only pay out in case the neighborhood association loses its case. Almost half the money has already been raised!
Please donate today to save this iconic city landmark!
thank you and please reblog and repost!
https://www.gofundme.com/evjmf4-save-historic-st-andrew039s
DEADLINE 2PM MONDAY JULY 22
St Andrews church in Como Park, St. Paul meets all historic designation criteria, being a beautiful colorful example of the Romanesque Revival style, as well as the favorite creation of renowned local architect Charles Hausler, raised with funds supplied by and constructed by immigrant families at the turn of the last century.
A public charter with a history of moving locations, now wants to expand once more, demolishing the landmark structure, currently used as a gym and cafeteria, for a new gym and cafeteria. The St Paul City council has granted the demolition, as well charter height and parking variances for the small lot in a close knit neighborhood, overriding the wishes of the MN State and US Federal Historic Registries as well as the Saint Paul School district, which states the charter is egregious in adding to segregation in the city by drawing 90% of its student body from wealthy suburbs outside St Paul.
A judge has found that the city erred and should have designated St Andrews as an historic site worthy of protection, however, the judge also gave the neighborhood society only 1 WEEK to raise 2 million dollars to stay demolition. The money will only pay out in case the neighborhood association loses its case. Almost half the money has already been raised!
Please donate today to save this iconic city landmark!
thank you and please reblog and repost!
https://www.gofundme.com/evjmf4-save-historic-st-andrew039s
