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Re: Lifting Buildings
From:
John Callan <[log in to unmask]>
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BP - Dwell time 5 minutes.
Date:
Fri, 16 Oct 1998 22:22:09 EDT
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In a message dated 10/15/98 3:03:50 PM, you wrote:

<<construction documents for the relocation and
retsoration of the Johannes Luyster House (ca.1700) in Monmouth County, NJ.>>

What is the force so powerful that would make one think it reasonable to rip
this building from its foundations, from its landscape, from its connection
with the community indeed, from its archeological context?  No criticism of
those who must do the task well is implied, I feel for you.  Just as I once
felt for a painter I required to paint a whole house of clear cedar siding.

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