The NPS has issued a decision on the fate of the old Cyclorama building in Ziegler's Grove. A press release and link to the study are here: http://www.nps.gov/gett/parknews/cyc...on-1-10-13.htm
The NPS has issued a decision on the fate of the old Cyclorama building in Ziegler's Grove. A press release and link to the study are here: http://www.nps.gov/gett/parknews/cyc...on-1-10-13.htm
Marc A. Hermann
The Daybreak B'hoys.
Hardtack Society - Liberty Rifles.
Company of Military Historians.
Oliver Tilden Camp No 26, SUVCW.
Descendant of Pvt. Emanuel Hermann, 45th PA Militia.
Capt. William K. Hopkins & Lt. George W. Hopkins, Co. E, 7th PA Reserves.
Pvt. Joseph A. Weckerly, 72nd PA Vol. Infantry. WIA June 29, 1862, d. March 23, 1866.
Pvt. Thomas Will, 21st PA Vol. Cavalry (182nd Infantry). WIA June 18, 1864, d. July 31, 1864.
yea! finally!
"Grumpy" Dave Towsen
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So where is the painting now and what are the future housing plans for it?
Michael Comer
Has been relocated to the new visitors' center.
John Wickett
Carpetbagger
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Good. Restoring Zeigler's grove is a major goal. Howsomever, wonder if they'll keep any of that (useful) parking.
David Fox
Huzzah! So far the parking for the old VC is still there and appear only opened occasionally like Remembrance Day. I could be wrong though. It will be very cool to see the area rehabilitated too abd it doesn't looke like it will be down for the 150th. I also wonder if they will change the traffic pattern around the site?
Robert Ambrose
Historic Interpreter; Fort Frederick State Park, MD
5th Virginia Infantry Co. K
The plan for restoration is on the parks website. In short. the best part is the monstrosity is gone. The parking lot will be reconfigured for 57 cars and 4 buses. Sidewalks installed in the 60's are gone. Zieglers ravine will be somewhat restored and a walking path through the grove will be restored to the 1938 configuration. The monuments that were displaced by this temporary folly, ie Neutras dump, will be restored to their original locations. Fence lines will be replaced . Although this is starting shortly. Remember, that most of us will never live to see the full restoration .
Barry Dussel
FTM/EBGH
In memory: Wm. Stanley, 6th PA Cav. Ernst C. Braun, 9th PA. Cav. John E. Brown & Edwin C. Brown, 23rd PVI
Demolish the Cyclorama Building? What is this world coming to? Next thing you know they'll get rid of General Pickett's Buffet Restaurant, and maybe ban bluegrass groups (in Civil War uniforms) from performing at reenactments on modern country/western instruments.
Eric Marten
When there's no more "groups" allowed to hang out at the Ear Wax Museum and pigs fly.Originally Posted by eric marten
"Grumpy" Dave Towsen
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I think the parking may go away, for at least a bit. That lot is directly over the Gettysburg town "dump." I hear the archaeologists want a crack at it.
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