Comments on: Marcel Breuer – 20th Century Modernism http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/01/marcel-breuer-20th-century-modernism/ A Washington DC insider’s travel guide that’s full of area information for both tourists and residents. Covers area attractions, activities, events, nightlife, memorials and monuments, historic sites, museums, the Smithsonian, site see Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:38:37 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Max Eternity http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/01/marcel-breuer-20th-century-modernism/comment-page-1/#comment-1345 Max Eternity Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:46:48 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/marcel-breuer-20th-century-modernism/#comment-1345 With greater awareness of the Marcel Breuer's monumental legacy, a deeper appreciation for his career contribution(s) seems to be growing steadily. This new interest in his life's work has prompted key individuals - around the world - to take on a number of compelling, though challenging, preservation efforts. I myself have founded one such effort, for the Breuer designed Atlanta-Fulton Central Public Library. And though the site is well-preserved, it is nonetheless, currently under-threat of possible demolition. Clearly, this is not an option. With greater awareness of the Marcel Breuer’s monumental legacy, a deeper appreciation for his career contribution(s) seems to be growing steadily. This new interest in his life’s work has prompted key individuals – around the world – to take on a number of compelling, though challenging, preservation efforts. I myself have founded one such effort, for the Breuer designed Atlanta-Fulton Central Public Library. And though the site is well-preserved, it is nonetheless, currently under-threat of possible demolition.

Clearly, this is not an option.

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