LJ Idol: Rant

Nov 11, 2008 07:12

A place I truly love, Loveland Castle, (aka Chateau La Roche) in Cincinnati, OH is being besieged bureaucratically. The place was built by an amazing Boy Scoutmaster named Harry Andrews who started building the place in 1929 with help from his troop, the "Knights of the Golden Trail". Most of the work was done by Mr. Andrews over 51 years. It's ( Read more... )

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spydielives November 11 2008, 12:45:28 UTC
is there a b) ?

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dubheach November 11 2008, 12:50:35 UTC
Because we love you?

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spydielives November 11 2008, 12:56:58 UTC
*blows you kisses from across the hills*

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Aww man... nimitzbrood November 11 2008, 12:54:11 UTC
I actually visited that place when I was younger. He used milk containers for some of the first bricks which was pretty cool.

Do you happen to have the number and address of the hysterical *ahem* I mean historical society? Some of us can't afford to travel down there but other methods might be made to work...

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Re: Aww man... dubheach November 11 2008, 15:03:58 UTC
Thanks. Anything that can help. As soon as I get the information I'll pass it on.

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millysdaughter November 11 2008, 16:03:31 UTC
I hope the Scouts can save it -- battling the "city hall" can be a real nightmare!

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brightflashes November 11 2008, 20:59:38 UTC
That is awful to take away such a beautiful symbol. : (

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shadowwolf13 November 12 2008, 00:01:40 UTC
Interesting place, I've never heard of it before.

Great post.

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