Print ArticleHistory is the conscience of our society. Those who fail to understand the past are condemned to repeat its errors. Fire Station No. 5 has been an intergal part of our community since 1910, but now it is on the chopping block for another parking lot. Here are 10 reasons why it should remain right where it is!
4. It is a significant reminder of our architectural heritage and history.By preserving historical buildings we pass our history to our future generations. I think that our children should know their history, learn from it and respect it. People need to know their traditions and customs, which are priceless and irreplaceable. Our history is our knowledge and power. By destroying them for inferior uses, such as surface parking lots, we show our disrespect to our forefathers and their traditions.
5. Fidelity's suburban campus should expand in a vertical fashion, not horizontal. According to the property appraiser's website, Fidelity's downtown campus covers over five blocks, most of which is surface parking and still includes additional greenspace for future building sites. By comparison, the Fire Station building is 52' wide by 80' deep.
Considering the amount of parking spread out over Fidelity's campus, they have more than enough land for future office expansion if they choose to go vertical.
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