Tonight on ‘Nearer Look’: A century-old greenhouse on the College of Guelph is slated for demolition, however the combat is on to reserve it from the wrecking ball
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On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: The combat to save lots of a century-old greenhouse.
Constructed within the Nineteen Thirties, the D.M. Rutherford Household Conservatory has been a landmark construction on the College of Guelph for many years. However after watching it fall right into a state of disrepair in recent times, the college now plans to demolish the greenhouse and exchange it with a commemorative backyard.
That plan has triggered loads of backlash, together with a web-based petition that requires the greenhouse to be saved and restored. The college says that might price tens of millions of {dollars}, which might be higher spent elsewhere.
SEE: Group varieties to attempt to save historic U of G greenhouse
Becoming a member of us tonight is GuelphToday reporter Richard Vivian, who has been protecting the controversy. You’ll be able to learn his newest story HERE.
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