By tearing them down we give up a part of our history
To the Expositor:
I am moved to respond to the letter by Steve Lindsay Keene of New Hampshire in your Wed. Oct. 11th 2023 issue. (‘The SS Norisle Gone/Sights set on Burns’ Wharf Buildings’ The Manitoulin Expositor, October 11, 2023, Page 4.)
Thank you Steve for your interest in the Manitowaning waterfront. However, I am very upset by your remarks recommending the removal of the Roller Mill and the historic theatre (Burns Wharf) buildings.
A very recent study initiated by the Assiginack Council has revealed that the Roller Mill building is in excellent structural condition and can be utilized in any manner as an entrepreneur may comprehend. I had a visit about four years ago from the director of the School of Architecture Laurentian University in Sudbury. His comment was very specific— “You MUST NOT tear down buildings like this. By doing that you give up a part of your history and culture.”
I am pleased by your suggestion of the variety of activities that can take place at the waterfront but they also can take place without tearing down these buildings.
Respectfully submitted by,
Elwood Geron Wohlberg
Manitowaning
