>Help!! The president of the barnes foundation annunced today that they
>would be installing a sign on the facade of the building in "bronze
>letters" with the Foundation's name. (presumably a part of the camaign to
>achieve a high profile for the institution)   The building, which just
>underwent an expensive, but largely sensitve resoration is a masterwork of
>Paul Phillipe Cret ca. 1925.  Its pink limestone facade is decorated with
>original work by Jacques Lipschutz.  THe new sign would undoubtedly
>destroy the architectural and aesthetic integrity of this building.


Please excuse my ignorance, but what is the Barnes Foundation.  Where is it
and why is it important, besides being in an historic structure.  Please
explain.

TIA.
HBC

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