tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post5901786110288929775..comments2024-03-26T09:42:38.709-05:00Comments on ArchitectureChicago PLUS: Preservation Chicago Protests 22nd Place DemolitionLynn Beckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03759748613223711212noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-68909473815963783392010-05-12T02:23:37.240-05:002010-05-12T02:23:37.240-05:00The legal circuit-breaker is that these groups are...The legal circuit-breaker is that these groups are not seeking to influence legislation. They are offering invited testimony in hearings regarding an administrative decision.<br /><a href="http://www.fast-forward.net" rel="nofollow">Building Demolition</a>Building Demolitionhttp://www.fast-forward.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-83882732453254259392008-06-28T21:12:00.000-05:002008-06-28T21:12:00.000-05:00I seriously doubt that that there are interior str...I seriously doubt that that there are interior structural problems to the extent that demolition is required.<BR/><BR/>However, even if there is some interior problem, you still don't need to tear down the whole facade. <BR/><BR/>The building has an exterior that is completely intact. No diagonal cracks on the exterior walls. No uneven settling. No visible loose bricks.<BR/><BR/>What they told you on the tour was not accurate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-62666387336259305072008-06-26T13:49:00.000-05:002008-06-26T13:49:00.000-05:00The legal circuit-breaker is that these groups are...The legal circuit-breaker is that these groups are not seeking to influence legislation. They are offering invited testimony in hearings regarding an administrative decision.<BR/><BR/>As to the merits, the building is threatened because the city has found structural problems and the parish does not have the money to fix them. Or so we were told on a May tour of St Paul's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-3468904353556323202008-06-25T10:19:00.000-05:002008-06-25T10:19:00.000-05:00They make no profit, and speak on behalf of all of...They make no profit, and speak on behalf of all of us who don't want these buildings torn down.<BR/><BR/>If the tax code makes it illegal for them to do so, then maybe we should fix our tax code.<BR/><BR/>and then we can get back to the fact that these three facades of intact cornice of such good quality are so rare that we cannot afford to lose this building.<BR/><BR/>especially because from google earth, it looks like all that would be gained is parking.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593332734051112260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-86657167500613482542008-06-25T08:16:00.000-05:002008-06-25T08:16:00.000-05:00Their latest available tax return from 2006 can be...Their latest available tax return from 2006 can be viewed at http://tfcny.fdncenter.org/990s/990search/esearch.php<BR/><BR/>On Schedule A, Part III, question number 1.), here's the question and the answer...<BR/>"During the year, has the organization attempted to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum?<BR/><BR/>Answer: No"<BR/><BR/>If it looks and smells like tax fraud, it probably is tax fraud. Of course Landmarks Illinois, being far better funded than Preservation Chicago, is the more egregious offender.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-75086654105290421812008-06-25T00:24:00.000-05:002008-06-25T00:24:00.000-05:00anonymous is wrong about Preservation Chicago, but...anonymous is wrong about Preservation Chicago, but he/she feels he's really correct, he can call the IRS TE/GE unit at (877) 829-5500.<BR/><BR/>and after the IRS corrects him/her he can apologize to Preservation Chicago's tax accountants for calling them liars.<BR/><BR/>Of course, we'll hear no apology from him, just like we won't get one from Smilin' Jack Guthman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-80591465617747897492008-06-24T16:59:00.000-05:002008-06-24T16:59:00.000-05:00The Children's Museum's illegal activities should ...The Children's Museum's illegal activities should be enough to have it's 501 3c status revoked.<BR/>They hired lobbyists that prowled City Hall everyday for months among other questionable activities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-8581033236366113082008-06-24T15:18:00.000-05:002008-06-24T15:18:00.000-05:00Please educate me: what court ruling affirms your...Please educate me: what court ruling affirms your viewpoint? What court has ruled that Preservation Chicago and Landmarks Illinois' engages in illegal behaviour?Lynn Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759748613223711212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-39624388135200240742008-06-24T15:15:00.000-05:002008-06-24T15:15:00.000-05:00Lynn,Educate me. What court ruling negates my comm...Lynn,<BR/>Educate me. What court ruling negates my comment?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-84929099487509751302008-06-24T15:08:00.000-05:002008-06-24T15:08:00.000-05:00Fortunately, the law isn't what you say it is, but...Fortunately, the law isn't what you say it is, but what the courts say it is, and I've yet to see a court ruling following your interpretation.Lynn Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759748613223711212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-65672386418446904152008-06-24T15:01:00.000-05:002008-06-24T15:01:00.000-05:00Lynn,Perverse interpretation? Look it up. It could...Lynn,<BR/>Perverse interpretation? Look it up. It couldn't be more simple. 501(c)3's are not allowed to attempt to influence legislation. 501(c)3's tax returns are available for viewing on the internet. On the tax form, they are asked if they engaged in such activity. The liars always answer no. <BR/>It's illegal tax evasion. If you want to be an activist and solicit donations, obey the law, and PAY YOUR TAXES.<BR/>And yes, Landmarks Illinois is also a tax cheat, as are many neighborhood associations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-35400842804944393052008-06-24T09:49:00.000-05:002008-06-24T09:49:00.000-05:00Well, that's one of the more perverse interpretati...Well, that's one of the more perverse interpretations of the law I've ever heard.<BR/><BR/>It's implication, of course, is that Preservation Illinois, Preservation Chicago, and every other preservation organization that exists operates illegally because they're trying to preserve landmarks, which is done through ordinances. By this interpretation, any organizations that operate as 501(c)3 and has architectural preservation as its mission is silenced because such advocacy is illegal.<BR/><BR/>Brilliant! You're not Jack Guthman, are you?Lynn Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759748613223711212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-835300583818042972008-06-24T09:38:00.000-05:002008-06-24T09:38:00.000-05:00Preservation Chicago is a tax exempt 501(c)3 corpo...Preservation Chicago is a tax exempt 501(c)3 corporation. It is illegal for them to attempt to influence legislation. Here they are encouraging the Landmarks Commission to recomend passage of an ordinance making the building a landmark. Before Mr. Moran protests the behavior of others, he should get his own act in order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10923291.post-11162837476550501642008-06-24T08:53:00.000-05:002008-06-24T08:53:00.000-05:00I dont care if a person is a modernist, minimalist...I dont care if a person is a modernist, minimalist, postmodernist or whatever - buildings like that just cant be replaced. its era of craftsmanship, detail and creativity that is essentially the real "fabric" of the city. Notice how as less and less of these types of buildings exist, those areas with concentrations become more and more vavlueable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com