http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/22/interview_johna.php All comments for Interview: Johnathan Fine, Preservation Chicago en-us 2008 Marcus Gilmer Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss marcusisabadass@gmail.com marcusisabadass@gmail.com 60 http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/22/interview_johna.php#comment-1368769 http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/22/interview_johna.php#comment-1368769 Comments Thu, 22 May 2008 13:12:21 -0600 <p>Here's what I don't get... most preservation organizations track demolished vs. saved vs. preserved. Yet his doesn't. So we can't possibly gauge whether or not it's worthwhile to get involved or give money. I've met John and he wasn't the most gregarious guy you'll ever come across. I wonder whether he wouldn't do better to broaden the board of his organization.</p> http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/22/interview_johna.php#comment-1368757 http://chicagoist.com/2008/05/22/interview_johna.php#comment-1368757 Comments Thu, 22 May 2008 12:56:30 -0600 <p>karl.. it was three buildings in one year. :) johnathan fine sounds bitter, and i don't blame him one bit. preserving historical architecture in a city known for it should not be a herculean task, but it is. imagine showing your visiting friends around town, pointing and saying, 'well, there used to be this really awesome old building here, but they took it down. ..and the one across the street, that's gone too. and there was a really cool façade on that corner, but now that's gone...' it's an inevitable conclusion unless groups like this get in the game. it'll all be gone before you know it. thanks for this article.</p>