tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post1750006885990878456..comments2024-03-26T01:03:39.965-07:00Comments on Janette Rallison's Blog: In Which Janette Wants to Save a ChateauUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-10319138608194403302012-03-07T16:05:52.752-07:002012-03-07T16:05:52.752-07:00Thanks so much for sharing! I am a resident of Cha...Thanks so much for sharing! I am a resident of Chandler and was not aware about this. Emailed them and hope they keep it open. There really is no reason to close it, especially to put ugly and non-historical businesses in! I would like to be able to walk through it. Also, really so crazy that you could just decide to change something like that when it has been there for ages and you don't own it. (Just my opinion.) :)Tressahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14430957436125905043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-58036486314147299172012-02-22T19:05:49.752-07:002012-02-22T19:05:49.752-07:00I had no idea that that was in Chandler. That'...I had no idea that that was in Chandler. That's only 45 minutes from where I live! It's totally amazing. I hope it's not too late to email!Beedubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347806922364835518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-37800683707917954452012-02-20T16:44:35.434-07:002012-02-20T16:44:35.434-07:00You're welcome. I'll let everybody know wh...You're welcome. I'll let everybody know what the city council decides on the 23rd.Janette Rallisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883483145480893640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-205671035404033312012-02-20T14:07:12.111-07:002012-02-20T14:07:12.111-07:00So pretty. Thanks for sharing the pictures.So pretty. Thanks for sharing the pictures.Clover Autreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627410482268422941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-78256926890036697822012-02-17T22:48:48.849-07:002012-02-17T22:48:48.849-07:00Thanks, Cassandra! I'm impressed you recognize...Thanks, Cassandra! I'm impressed you recognized the artwork. You really are a history buff!<br /><br />Julie, I'm so with you on this. If there are really many mansions in our father's house, I'm hoping mine resembles this one.<br /><br />And thanks, Nikki! I think every email is important!Janette Rallisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883483145480893640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-51383715784482306682012-02-16T19:51:07.407-07:002012-02-16T19:51:07.407-07:00Wow! I had never heard of the Chateau de Vie but n...Wow! I had never heard of the Chateau de Vie but now I'm glad I have! It's absolutely beautiful and would be a tragedy if it was torn down! Thank you for taking your time to bring this to everyones attention! Already e-mailed!nikkebirdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802436245137133070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-57127588662556397182012-02-16T19:00:04.064-07:002012-02-16T19:00:04.064-07:00emailed the city of chandler. Holy cow, I have rei...emailed the city of chandler. Holy cow, I have reimagined my dreams after seeing that place. AMAZINGJulie Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311231654035295596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-27099168300342152412012-02-16T16:27:13.910-07:002012-02-16T16:27:13.910-07:00You want to read what I said to the Mayor and Coun...You want to read what I said to the Mayor and Council? It's very powerful and persuasive, or at least, I think so. Here it is:<br /><br />I am Cassandra Day and I am all for saving Chateau. It is a historical landmark with much beautiful architecture, paintings, and glass-work. It, as a historical landmark, has the right to be preserved for future generations. By tearing it down, what do we do? We end up with a great historical loss and more land that will most likely turn into a unhealthy fast-food restaurant or polluted land. <br /><br /><br />I, personally, would love to tour it in its restored state. It deserves to be saved for the present and future use. It would benefit the entire community by being able to enjoy it. People are now continuing to get rid of past relics that are rare and important to have a modern convenience that are usually more temporary than the artifacts we have. Most of Arizona's employment is based on tourism, so why not create more jobs and money? <br /><br /><br />I am Cassandra Day and I will fight with the pen that is mightier than the sword, to save yesterday to keep it alive for us today and tomorrow.<br /><br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Cassandra Day <br /><br />What do you think?Cassandra Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113661442412723210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-36608058115795869342012-02-16T16:10:07.826-07:002012-02-16T16:10:07.826-07:00I'm with you all the way. I'm the history ...I'm with you all the way. I'm the history freak in 6th grade of my school, just about everyone thinks I should be a historian or archaeologist. <br /><br />This is a fascinating peice of architecture and beautiful thing from the past. <br /><br />I'm sending my email immediately (right after I post this comment ;-D). I can't believe people want to tear it down! So sad! A wonderful piece of art.<br /><br />That 4-pic painting looks familar to me. I believe it's called THE SWING or something like that. BEAUTIFUL!!!!<br /><br />I want that library, secret passageway, and indoor balcony too.Cassandra Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113661442412723210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-85113447567002887792012-02-16T16:05:56.303-07:002012-02-16T16:05:56.303-07:00It's not the city that wants it torn down, it&...It's not the city that wants it torn down, it's a few of the neighbors. It's zoned residential right now, but no one who could afford to pay millions for this type of home (at one point it was listed for sale for 11 million) would buy a home that is right off a busy, major road. (I'm trying to remember if Kyrene is a six lane road at this point or not--but the point is, it's off a major road.) <br /><br />Homes don't work well in that sort of location, but businesses do. There are subdivisions behind the chateau and a few vocal residents have said that turning the chateau into a business will impact them because of noise and traffic--which is utter nonsense. The noise from traffic is already there, and putting a parking lot next to the major road--(there aren't homes anywhere around the area they want the parking lot) won't impact them one bit.<br /><br />I have heard, but I have no proof, that one of these vocal neighbors wanted to buy and use the Chateau himself. Since he wasn't able to, he doesn't want anyone else to be able to use it either.<br /><br />We're just trying to show the city council that there are people out there who want the Chateau used for weddings and other community events. (I've already talked to the owners about using the chateau for a charity Princess Festival like is held in Utah each year.)<br /><br />If the Chateau isn't zoned for business, it's fate will not likely be a good one. (Personally, I can't imagine what the air conditioning bills for it must be.)Janette Rallisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883483145480893640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-8818027715949144262012-02-16T14:42:23.975-07:002012-02-16T14:42:23.975-07:00Why would anyone want to tear this beautiful place...Why would anyone want to tear this beautiful place down? There must be more to the story even though no excuse would justify it.<br /><br />I've always wanted a secret passage and a two story library. And not that I think of it, indoor balconies are now on my list of desires.<br /><br />How can the city demand that the owners tear it down? That doesn't make sense. Please post more on this.Anna Maria Junushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589846694967185982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-24738588135432539102012-02-16T11:34:49.753-07:002012-02-16T11:34:49.753-07:00Just emailed! What an amazing building. I totally ...Just emailed! What an amazing building. I totally want that library and a secret passageway.Julianne Donaldsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006971984833280430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-39632894508830031332012-02-16T10:43:33.989-07:002012-02-16T10:43:33.989-07:00Thank you! Thank you! You guys are amazing!Thank you! Thank you! You guys are amazing!Janette Rallisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883483145480893640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-91185678603771042092012-02-16T09:13:59.661-07:002012-02-16T09:13:59.661-07:00Wow! That place is amazing, and perfect setting fo...Wow! That place is amazing, and perfect setting for a novel...hint hint. Anyway, I'm off to email.i'm erin.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13729541389129887477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33666188.post-11331019143919154132012-02-16T09:09:22.798-07:002012-02-16T09:09:22.798-07:00Emailed! That place is gorgeous. It definitely des...Emailed! That place is gorgeous. It definitely deserves a chance. Also, a secret entrance in the library?? *Jealous* I've ALWAYS wanted one of those.Tiana Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568247032288076461noreply@blogger.com