GDG- Rosensteel and the new VC

[Margaret D. Blough]

Bob,

I was at the advisory commission meeting, and, although the gentleman was not happy with the NPS position, he also indicated his appreciation of Dr. Latschar and John McKenna meeting with with him and listening to him.  He did not dispute that the settlement of the lawsuit (which wasn't really any concession on the part of the NPS since the NPS pretty much agreed to do what it had planned to do anyhow) did not include a requirement that the plaques, which have long been on display at the current Visitor Center, be displayed.  The precise language of the settlement regarding the plaques is, "In addition, the current Visitor Center plaques commemorating Joseph Rosensteel, George Rosensteel, and Emily Rosensteel will be moved to the new Visitor Center and Museum."  BTW, the settlement does not mention the Electric Map at all.

Also, as I'm sure you recall, the donation of the artifacts was part of a complex deal between the Rosensteel heirs and the NPS.  Four months before the donation of the artifacts around 1971, the Rosensteel heirs sold a 6.7 acre tract on Taneytown Road (including the former family-run museum, now the current VC) to the NPS for $2.35 million and the family later sold additional land within the park to the NPS for $300,000.00.

Regards,

Margaret
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From: "Robert Lawrence" <lawrence at rwlcpa.com> 

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> I posted the article about this a couple weeks ago. Dr. Latcher stated 
> that due to these large number of people who have contributed 
> artifacts to the Museum they have decided not to single anyone out. Of 
> course I suspect the fact the Rosensteel's sued them had something to do 
> with it. I bleive the a settlement with the Rosensteel's requires them 
> to give some kind of recognition w which could be in the form of a 
> plaque although I'm not sure. 
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