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Wardenclyffe matters to the community
30 May 2009
More than 150 people gathered outside of the Tesla property to
celebrate their commitment to preserving Tesla's
historic Wardenclyffe laboratory in Shoreham, NY.
Many supporters were from the local communities; others came from as far
away as Maryland.
The rally was organized by the TSC Board of Directors as part of the
"This Place Matters" campaign of the
National Trust for Historic Preservation
dedicated to saving America's historic places and cultural heritage.
Tesla's laboratory had been designed by Stanford White in the
Italianate style.
The community members were joined by elected officials from all
levels of government all of whom emphasized their strong support
for preserving the building and seeking ways to make it available
to the public. Along with the government officials, the presidents
of the local civic organizations and the SWR Superindent of Schools
spoke eloquently of the historical significance of this place and
painted a vivid picture of its future value and potential for the
local communities.
For more information, please read
Alison Snyder's article
in the North Shore Sun or
Margaret Foster's article
in the Preservation magazine.
Photo by Harvey Yau
TSC President Jane Alcorn introduces the speakers at the rally.
(Photo: Margaret Foster)
Elected Officials and community leaders gather to express support for Tesla site preservation.
(Photos: Harvey Yau, Margaret Foster)
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