I visited Mission Santa Inez (http://www.missionsantaines.org/) in 
Solvang, California recently and they were selling pieces of the 
original roof tiles in their gift shop. They're a working church, so 
they may have a different perspective for you.

Bob

At 01:14 PM 2/12/2008, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>Can anyone on the list point me towards a resource that outlines the 
>ethics involved with selling architectural fragments of your 
>building? Have you sold a piece of wood or a brick from your 
>historic building either to raise awareness of your cause or to make 
>some money? Did it raise any ethical issues at your institution?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Marieke
>The Bostonian Society
>
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