GDG- We shouldn't allow loss of Electric Map

[JIM COOKE]

You're right, Jack. I have heard statements from NPS people that they will have to "crane" the map out of the old VC after removing the roof. As far as I have heard, the map will not be destroyed as the Evening Sun letter writer asserts. The park has made attempts to sell or donate the map to some organizations, but those efforts have not been successful.
We shall indeed miss the electric map, but one hopes that the new VC will contain exhibits that will convey the same knowledge of the battlefield and the surrounding area to the visitor.
JC
----- Original Message -----
From: jack <jlawrence at kc.rr.com>
To: GDG <gettysburg at arthes.com>
Sent: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:07:34 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: GDG- We shouldn't allow loss of Electric Map

Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:


There will be something like the map, but the map is not moving. It is part 
of the building (there are literaly hundreds of miles under the map) and you 
would have to cut out a quarter or more of the floor to move it. Then how do 
you move it.

Besides, it was always better as a place to nap in the afternoon.

Regards,
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Lamason" <jlamason at verizon.net>
To: "'GDG'" <gettysburg at arthes.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:54 AM
Subject: RE: GDG- We shouldn't allow loss of Electric Map


> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
>
>
>
> The map is history in and of itself.. Is it needed or is it part of 
> history
> past and its nostalgic value that holds its place in our collective hearts
> and memories?
> I wish I could see the plan well the over view of the new VC to see if 
> there
> is a place for it, in that new context. If not, then I think we need to 
> make
> a choice based on will it still attract folks in another venue? And then 
> the
> cost of updating it and renovating it..
>
>
> Jim Lamason
> Middlesex, NJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com [mailto:gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com]
> On Behalf Of keith mackenzie
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 11:22 AM
> To: GDG
> Subject: Re: GDG- We shouldn't allow loss of Electric Map
>
> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
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>
> Is it hyperbole?
>
> "Margaret D. Blough" <mdblough1 at comcast.net> wrote:  Esteemed GDG Member
> Contributes:
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>
>
> I'm about as certain as it's possible to be without meeting the writer
> personally.
>
> Regards,
>
> Margaret
>
>
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: Richard M Kadas
>
>> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
>>
>>
>> Are you certain it isn't a farce?
>>
>> "Margaret D. Blough" wrote: Esteemed GDG Member
>> Contributes:
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>>
>> It's not satire.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Margaret
>>
>> -------------- Original message -------------- 
>> From: Dennis Lawrence
>>
>> > Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
>> >
>> >
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > I think was satire. Are you sure this wasn't in the Onion?
>> >
>> > Take Care
>> >
>> > Dennis
>> >
>> > At 01:55 PM 2/11/2008, you wrote:
>> > >http://www.eveningsun.com/ci_8224415?source=most_emailed
>> >
>> >
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