The Connecticut Historic Preservation Council has officially denied the request to demolish 130 Bank Street. Your commitment to preserving our local history ensured that this house remains a part of our waterfront identity. We must now turn our attention toward finding a sustainable path for its long-term restoration.
July 12, 2017
Final supporters
"We, the undersigned, urge the Connecticut Historic Preservation Council to oppose the demolition of 130 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut.
Downtown New London is fortunate to have a largely intact historic waterfront. Together, these buildings along Bank Street contribute to our identity as a historic seaport town. 130 Bank Street is one of the oldest buildings on Bank Street and was owned by Captain John Deshon, who became a sea captain in 1798 when he was twenty one years old. Other members of the Deshon family were founders of Saint James Episcopal Church and were prominent in the whaling industry.
Although this house suffers from deferred maintenance, a structural engineer who toured the building in March 2017 says the building is "generally sound" and "fixable."
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
April 21, 2017
72 Comments
Historic buildings should be preserved. This area can become a tourist attraction that can attract more investment in the city. Captain John Deshon was my 4th great-grandfather.
I strongly oppose demolition of the building at 130 Bank Street, New London. It is a considerable waste of "embodied energy" used to construct and maintain the structure over its life from harvesting the raw materials, production of construction materials, construction and building maintenance. Demolition is an unnecessary waste of energy for a salvageable building.
a historic waterfront is a valuable tourist draw, among other virtues. Preserve this building. I am planning on visiting, but if there are demolitions, I will spend my tourist dollars elsewhere.
This building is a significant part of the Bank St streetscape in a city that has seen more than its fair share of the wrecking ball. No modern building compares to the craftsmanship and materials that went into these old ones. Please do not demolish 130 Bank St. Creative reuse is the best way forward.
Having grown up in Waterford and remembering New London from the late 50 and 60's before many other historic building and areas were torn down, I would hate to see more old buildings also go. New London would be better off to look at other historic waterfront cities that have saved their building and encouraged renovation of them, Like Portland Maine.
We in CT are losing so much. The historical home give cites character and interest to the built environment
I disagree with the demolition of this historic building! We need to preserve our history not destroy it!!
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Copy link or share directly
The Connecticut Historic Preservation Council has officially denied the request to demolish 130 Bank Street. Your commitment to preserving our local history ensured that this house remains a part of our waterfront identity. We must now turn our attention toward finding a sustainable path for its long-term restoration.
July 12, 2017
Final supporters
"We, the undersigned, urge the Connecticut Historic Preservation Council to oppose the demolition of 130 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut.
Downtown New London is fortunate to have a largely intact historic waterfront. Together, these buildings along Bank Street contribute to our identity as a historic seaport town. 130 Bank Street is one of the oldest buildings on Bank Street and was owned by Captain John Deshon, who became a sea captain in 1798 when he was twenty one years old. Other members of the Deshon family were founders of Saint James Episcopal Church and were prominent in the whaling industry.
Although this house suffers from deferred maintenance, a structural engineer who toured the building in March 2017 says the building is "generally sound" and "fixable."
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
April 21, 2017
72 Comments
Look at the building net door, saved in the 80s. Handsome and well cared for. 130 suffers from the same problem, dumb unsympathetic facade treatment. Anyone remember the net door building as the Flamingo, a scruffy bar?
Historic buildings should be preserved. This area can become a tourist attraction that can attract more investment in the city. Captain John Deshon was my 4th great-grandfather.
I strongly oppose demolition of the building at 130 Bank Street, New London. It is a considerable waste of "embodied energy" used to construct and maintain the structure over its life from harvesting the raw materials, production of construction materials, construction and building maintenance. Demolition is an unnecessary waste of energy for a salvageable building.
a historic waterfront is a valuable tourist draw, among other virtues. Preserve this building. I am planning on visiting, but if there are demolitions, I will spend my tourist dollars elsewhere.
This building is a significant part of the Bank St streetscape in a city that has seen more than its fair share of the wrecking ball. No modern building compares to the craftsmanship and materials that went into these old ones. Please do not demolish 130 Bank St. Creative reuse is the best way forward.
Having grown up in Waterford and remembering New London from the late 50 and 60's before many other historic building and areas were torn down, I would hate to see more old buildings also go. New London would be better off to look at other historic waterfront cities that have saved their building and encouraged renovation of them, Like Portland Maine.
We in CT are losing so much. The historical home give cites character and interest to the built environment
I disagree with the demolition of this historic building! We need to preserve our history not destroy it!!
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
Look at the building net door, saved in the 80s. Handsome and well cared for. 130 suffers from the same problem, dumb unsympathetic facade treatment. Anyone remember the net door building as the Flamingo, a scruffy bar?