They Said It Couldn't Be Done
Back in May 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission granted a certificate of appropriateness to Galvan Partners for "the proposed relocation of the historic structure currently located at 900 Columbia Street to an empty lot on 215 Union Street." The assumption was--an assumption clearly supported by the information provided in the application--that the house would be moved intact to the new location. As it turned out, the house was demolished, and now some of the salvaged materials from the historic house are being used to create a new house at 215 Union Street.
Galvan Partners/Foundation never offered a formal explanation of why the plan to move the house was abandoned, but the general assumption is that it was determined, for whatever reason, that it couldn't be done.
So today, the Daily Mail reported about a three-story apartment building in Washington, DC, "deemed too important to be demolished," that was moved: "Moving house . . . literally: Entire historic DC apartment block is hoisted onto wheels and sent down the road to make way for new development."
And in recent days, right here in Columbia County, a house was moved by Wolfe House & Building Movers--the very folks Galvan said they would hire to move the 200-year-old Captain William Ashley house from 900 Columbia Street to 215 Union Street.
Where there's a will, there's a way.
Thanks to the three readers who contributed to this post
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Rumor has it Scalera is running again for mayor so he can get GALVAN approval done faster.
ReplyDeleteSeems like GALVAN gets what it wants even when deceiving the people of Hudson is as acceptable as breathing.
What could be in mind that will need Scalera, ex-mayor who now works for GALVAN, to sit back in the power seat 'carte blanche?'
What might be in mind is new public housing in Hudson including SROs and the introduction of a grocery store to attract State and Federal grants including HUD money-- the lifeblood of Hudson's past corruption and its old boy network. The collusion between Galvan and certain elected officials is the biggest threat to our city.
DeleteWhere did they move the Captain's house to? I thought the reason for the change in plans about moving 900 Col to 215 Union was because there were too many obstacles, like taking down power lines, closing streets, and the like...and the agency who owned it was in a hurry to get it demolished.
ReplyDeleteThe house was NOT moved. It was demolished--or in weaselspeak "disassembled." Galvan said they intended to hire Wolfe House Movers to move the house, but they didn't. Wolfe House Movers, however, was hired by someone else altogether to move a different house located not in Hudson but in another part of the county.
DeleteI don't know why I have such a problem with posting...Anyway, I know that the 900 Columbia St house was "disassembled". The pictured house that was moved looked to me similar to the (Taylor?) house on Tanner's Lane, reported to be the oldest house in Hudson. I stand corrected..
Deleteat what point are the local realtors and sales associates lawsuit material for failing to disclose the possibilities that galvidge may, 1) fill his properties with homeless brought in from elsewhere, not far-fetched they have expressed a desire to build a homeless shelter in the past. 2) fill his properties with recently released from prison parolees, they have a fondness for "re-entry Columbia". 3) take all galvidge properties off the tax rolls, quite a bit already is exempt.? does anyone in the local real estate community understand the term "full disclosure"? and let's not pretend that because you don't know the answer, whether 1, 2, or 3 that you are somehow off the hook. just because you can not see the damn upstream, you still know it's there.
ReplyDeleteAfter living here 15 years ... Scalera seems to own the office of mayor. The focus here is always on Eric Galloway ... he seems to be a distraction from the real problem of ...not being able to elect a mayor or change the politics. Until that problem is solved it'll just be more blather and speculation about EG.
ReplyDeleteFifth street looks a whole lot better these days due to his efforts ... it deserves a mention!
The current Mayor Hallenbeck, Supervisor Scalera and assorted 5th Ward cronies are united as one with Galvan and American Glory. There were only two signs on Warren Street in support of Hallenbeck when he ran against Nick Haddad--at American Glory and on Galloway's lot at 5th and Warren. The Mayor, the 5th Ward and American Glory are united in pushing back on the progress brought in by what some on the Voy forum call the "citiots".
DeleteTo say that the current Mayor and Scalera are distinct from Galvan reeks of duplicity.
Solve the politics first ... the architecture will take care of itself.
ReplyDeleteWe don't want the architecture to "take care of itself" thank you very much.
DeleteObserver ... we're all observers ... being an anonymous pundit ... says much about you
ReplyDeleteHave you ever built anything ... have you ever renovated anything ... have you ever designed anything ... let's evaluate you ... you seem to have a lot to say ...
Ok up for the challenge. Being an "anonymous pundit" says nothing about me. And I could give a flying f*** about who you are. I don't know you.
ReplyDeleteThe answers to your two questions: yes and yes.
Now, let 's see: was I ever sued by a 501(c) 3 church for the misappropriation of an opportunity? No. Have I threatened the general public by placing electric shock warnings on my property? No. Do I keep a Columbia County elected public official on my payroll? No. Do I plan to put an SRO on Warren Street? No. Do I warehouse and REFUSE to maintain and renovate any properties I might own in Hudson? No. Do I turn up my nose at my fellow Hudsonians in an imperious manner? No.
And as for your post, Mr. Sideri, it is obvious to me that you find yourself in a lonely and sycophantic corner.
Observer ... please If you're going to hurl insults do it to my face ... A little Xanax may dispel some of the above anxiety provoking concerns of yours ... Anonymity is a profoundly lonely place ... you need some exposure or no one will take you seriously ... surely I don't.
ReplyDeletePlease, Leonardo Sideri and Observer, this exchange of comments (and insults) needs to stop now. You are no longer addressing the issue; you are just reacting to one another. This is discouraged on Gossips.
ReplyDeleteCarol please forgive me ... but I did not start the insults ... I suggested that it was unfair to offer comments while anonymous that I did not consider fair. Clearly Observer does not like a challenge. I'm all for harmonious debate... but I like to know the opposition. Letting people post anonymously will create situations like this and maybe you should consider NOT allowing anyone that option...for the sake of openness.
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