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Governors Island: The Death of Motel 8
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Its summer time again, so welcome back to Governor's Island! With the approval of the redesign plans for the island, things are starting to happen for the islands long term potential. But in the very short term, there's going to be a lot of demolition. the Motel 8 is one of the first buildings to go.
There is a saying among former island military residents about the hotel. Governor's Island, the nations oldest continuous military installation, may have a lot of cannons in its fortifications. But the Motel 8 was the only spot on the island that ever saw any action!
The motel was built in 1986 for the use of the US Coast guard and their families. Since its a new building, it can be demolished, even though it is in the national historic zone that encompasses the Northern end of the island.
All this is being done to make was space large enough for the New York Philharmonic to be able to perform on the Island's Parade's Groundsm, while still allowing for over a 100,000 guests on the green south of Fort Jay. You can read more about that here: goingcoastal.wordpress.com/2008/04/10/philharmonic-to-give-summer-concert-on-governors-island/
Its hard to describe the mix of emotions at seeing a building, however forgettable, be ripped apart before your eyes. In the long run, few will remember it was here, but let us not forget to honor its noisy passing. This article has been viewed 15982 times in the last 5 years Peter: 7th Jul 2008 - 13:05 GMTha... i passed a convoy of nacirema demolition equipment this morning, in newark, on its way somewhere atop a huge flat-bed semi truck... but alas, few will mourn the passing of the 22 year old }motel 8}, heh...
CartLegger: 29th Oct 2008 - 22:36 GMTummmm...sorry, no more available. I had to miss the last public tear down due to a prior engagement. But keep your eyes on the Governors island website, as they post these events occasionally. good luck! Frank Raciti: 25th Nov 2009 - 06:47 GMTThey should have kept it the way it was in 1963. I have fond memories when I was stationed there, as a 19 year old. At that time it was the First US Army Headquarters. Dennis Reisen: 10th Feb 2012 - 21:05 GMTI was there in 69 attending Commessary school. Enjoyed my time using the pool, golf course and bowling ally. Fond memories Jim Fosdick: 9th Oct 2012 - 01:04 GMTDennis, I was there myself in the summer of '69 attending ET school. Stayed four months in the barracks looking out at the Statue of Liberty. One of the things I do remember is how great the chow was. I am in agreement, there were many fond memories! Comment on this article..[previous] :: [next] |
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