GDG- Re: Save The Electric Map

[Linda J Guy]

Hi Jim,

I agree that its time has come for the adult sector. But I was thinking 
it should go to someone who could set it up for the elementary school 
sector. It would be a great way to introduce the battle to them while 
holding their interest. The narration may have to be revamped to their 
level; but I am in favor of anything to get kids interested in history. ;>)

Linda


Jim Lamason wrote:
> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
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> Hi All, 
>
> I viewed the website that has been put up as calling for the salvation of
> the electric map. 
>
> I think it was over a year ago when the Park announced it was looking for
> takers for the map. No one stepped forward. There were several inquiries as
> to possibly moving it, but after that well it showed how much its worth.
> Nostalgic is about it. For the sweet memories it brings.  I used to take
> first timers in there to give them an idea of the flow of the battle. And
> the events of those three days in July. 
>
> But its time has past. Some one here noted kids are so much more aware and
> into computerized graphics and other means. 
> The cost to move it, rewire and then install well must be in the millions!! 
>
> As Steve noted below, its time as past. Am I sad to see it go? Sure. 
> But with all things, well its done. 
>
> My apologies to those who feel its worth saving. I think the lack of those
> who are willing to take it, and then the lack of those who have stepped
> forward to take show its value. 
>
> Let it go. 
> With Respect, 
> JIM Lamason 
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> Subject: GDG- Re: Save The Electric Map
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> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
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> In a message dated 4/5/2008 12:59:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
> gettysburg-request at arthes.com writes:
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> Message:  4
> Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 10:57:11 -0400
> From: "Kevin Thomas"  <kthomas at rcvideo.com>
> Subject: RE: GDG- Save The Electric Map
> To:  "'GDG'" <gettysburg at arthes.com>
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> Well then why not put it  under Plexiglas and make it part of the floor or
> build some kind of outdoor  display case in front of the new VC just
> preserve
> it and DISPLAY it that's  all. As a preservationist can you not see all of
> the good this map has done  through the years? I understand this seems maybe
> a bit much but why put it  away where nobody sees it. 
>
>
>
> Kevin,
>  
> As one who has a sentimentality towards the Map, I understand your
> feelings. 
>  I remember seeing it for the first time back in 1973 when I was  just 10 
> years old.  That said, it has served the people who have visited  well in
> the 
> many years, but I can just imagine the cost of dismantling the  thing,
> bringing 
> it over to the new VC, and then rewiring it.  The VC is so  over budget as
> it 
> is, and because of that, us regular folks who make the trips  to Gettysburg
> are 
> gonna be the ones who will bear the extra cost.
>  
> As to comparing it to the Cyclorama, That's a moot point.  The  Cyclorama is
>
> a national treasure, and the Map, while highly revered is not even  close to
>
> that level, IMHO.
>  
> Regards from the Garden State,
>  
> Steve Basic
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