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Letter: Ann Heskamp Curtis adds details for Bryan Gaskins aerial photo The following was posted as a comment Sunday, October 9, 2005 I know we're supposed to be looking at the people and activities in the photos of Downtown Days, but I can't keep from looking over their shoulders at the beautiful, historic buildings of downtown Columbia behind them. I love the photo made from the ladder truck looking north from the Square. The Collins building is the oldest on the Square, built in 1818 by one of the Creel Brothers, and his home just down the street was built the same year (Grissom Funeral Home.) The colorful buildings on the southwest corner of the Square look wonderful, as well as the classic structure of the Baptist Church, which can now be seen from the Square, since the removal of a cement block building. I hope that when the new Justice Center is built (wherever it may be) that it will blend in nicely with the 19th century architecture. Maybe even incorporate the existing corner building that was built in 1839 (across C'ville Street from the Collins building,) if that should be where it's built. Thanks, Columbiamagazine! for the great photos! Ann Heskamp Curtis P.S. Maybe the ladder truck could be enlisted for some more aerial shots! Click here for related story, several photos Thanks for the letter and the additional information for the photo. We hope the Justice Center Project Development Board - Judge Jerry Vaughan, Judge Jimmy Weddle, Circuit Court Clerk Dennis Loy, Attorney Marshall Loy, and Magistrate Roger Stephens will consider your suggestions for saving the historic structures. Your hope that the new Justice Center will blend in with the the existing architecture is a desire shared by great number of us. So far, only a few of the mammoth buildings have not overwhelmed the downtowns in which they are located. Some are downright spooky. Two Justice Centers which come to mind as definite community improvements are the Justice Center in Liberty, Casey County, which is a really nice addition to that Square, and the Metcalfe County Justice Center at Edmonton enhances that Square, which was already one of the prettiest in Kentucky. Giving due credit for the wonderful aerial photography: Thanks to all the members of the Columbia-Adair County Fire Departments, Chief Mike Glasgow and Chief Terry Flatt, and to firefighters Charles V. Sparks at the controls, and to the intrepid Bryan Gaskins, the actual cameraman; and Chris Bragg, riding shotgun, who went aloft. Thanks also for Ladder Truck #1! Maybe Chief Glasgow will allow some more photos in the future. We appreciate additional information from all readers as well as corrections on facts, spelling, and grammar. - Ed Waggener This story was posted on 2005-10-09 06:55:26
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REMEMBER: Downtown Days, Walking Tour today, Saturday, October 8, 2005 AGENDA: Adair County Fiscal Court Regular Meeting, October 11, 2005 Cyrus: Newsflash, DDT Saves Pantry Food! With P&Z zoning change, Aaron Mortgage closer to Jamestown Hill office Reminder: P&Z hearing at 5:30 today re: 502 Jamestown ST School supplies sent to Katrina-displaced students in Paducah, KY, well received LETTER: Adair Marching Band after 16th State Championship this year WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Roy G. Barnes, Millerfield native and new author Next ACHS Band competition is on Saturday, October 15, 2005 Down Town Days Walk Features Citys Historical Sites View even more articles in topic News |
 
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