>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.
>
If the restoration was sensitively done, why do you feel the sign will not
be? Is there some sort of zoning board or historical commission this will
come before?


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