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The
Woodstock Preservation Alliance, in it's continuing effort to preserve
the 38 acres of the original 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, is
requesting that this site be allowed its recognition, and take its place
on the National Register of Historic Places.
According
to conversations with the New York State Preservation Office, the Gerry
Foundation has already confirmed that the Woodstock site is eligible for
National registration. This was required in order to apply for, and be
granted, the $15 million in public funds for the development of the
Bethel Performing Arts District. Given that the site is already deemed
eligible, and the Gerry Foundation has already accepted tax payers'
money, the WPA does not expect any opposition on the part of the Gerry
Foundation to the WPA's desire to proceed with immediate registration.
We
are appealing to you Mr. Gerry, and to the Gerry Foundation Inc., for
written permission, allowing us to continue with the application process
to have the "Woodstock Site" placed on the National Register.
We await your prompt, written response to our request, which can
be mailed to the address above. Any
further questions can be directed to Joanne Hague (570) 489-XXXX or Jim
Cook (518) 762-XXXX.
At
this time, we would also like to inform you that the WPA's desire to
register the Woodstock Site is being made public, therefore the
Foundation may receive inquires from the media.
Respectfully,
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