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Title: Community Buildings as War Memorials - Bulletin Number 2, p. 28
Text: Community Buildings as Gar Memorials endowment is desirable, where other sources of regular revenue are not assured, the income need not be more than
Show moreCommunity Buildings as Gar Memorials endowment is desirable, where other sources of regular revenue are not assured, the income need not be more than sufficient to provide for the physical upkeep of the building—heating, lighting, repairs, janitor service, in- surance, etc. It would be a great mistake to endow activities which: otherwise might be self-supporting. Recreation, civic art, and educational progress ought to be a current charge upon the community, maintained by subscription, club membership fees, small admission charges to dances, moving picture performances, rentals and the like. Only by effort is success in any community enterprise assured, and only by a feeling of responsibili- ty is a true sense of proprietorship developed in the in- dividual. Endowment activities may become lifeless features no longer meeting community needs, even if they have done so in the beginning. In other words, poular interest must be maintained and living support provided for. WHERE TO GET INFORMATION AND AID The Bureau of Memorial Buildings of War Camp Community Service recently completed a preliminary survey of the memorial building field, with figures com- plete to September 12th. It shows that 281 communities have definitely decided upon war memorials in the form of buildings, and that several hundred more are seriously considering this type but have not announced definite decisions. The movement for the erection of these living tributes may now well be considered as an established public policy, and the Bureau of Memorial Buildings will here- 26 �
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Title: Community Buildings as War Memorials - Bulletin Number 2, p. 26
Text: Community Buildings as War Memorials THE BUILDING—PLANNING, DESIGNING, AND MAINTENANCE A memorial must be lasting. It is obvious that a memorial
Show moreCommunity Buildings as War Memorials THE BUILDING—PLANNING, DESIGNING, AND MAINTENANCE A memorial must be lasting. It is obvious that a memorial building should be so constructed as to last and to serve through coming generations. Hence the selection of location, design and material is most im- portant. It may be desirable so to plan the building that the facilities may be expanded to meet the increas- ing-needs of a growing community. In general the ma- terial should be enduring in character. In exceptional instances where local conditions dictate a frame build-_ ing, adequate provision should be made for the protec- tion of the distinctly memorial features, such as tablets, trophies, and historical records from the danger of fire. In old-established communities where there is an architectural tradition exemplified by the existing build- ings, the memorial should conform to their general character. In new communities without the back- eround of tradition, the dignity, good taste and heroic simplicity of the memorial structure could go far toward establishing a high architectural standard for the sec- tion to live up to. There should be no attempt at the ornate or pretentious, for this would be entirely out of keeping with the spirit of the structure. It is of im- portance to select the best architect available, and this selection may perhaps best be made through competi- tion. The American Institute of Architects furnishes a standard program for such competitions. By this means proper contractual relations are effected between the owner and the architect. The competition requirements 24 �
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Title: Community Buildings as War Memorials - Bulletin Number 2, p. 25
Text: A Living Memorial A corner of the Com- munity House at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich. RROD CO, lae8: Clas brought together service men and civilians
Show moreA Living Memorial A corner of the Com- munity House at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich. RROD CO, lae8: Clas brought together service men and civilians, young and old, and by their suc- cess they have stimulated many communities to plan social centers as war me- mortals. Board, Library Trustees, Manu- facturers’ Associa- tion, Pastors’ As- sociation; Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Masonic Or- der, BS Pe OLE. Knights of Pyth- ias. Each of these would look after its separate interests, yet sharing in the use of a com- mon central hall aad other such facilities. Here would be the embodiment of the real fraternal and democratic spirit—diversity of interests unified by a common pur- pose and meeting under one roof. �
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Title: Community Buildings as War Memorials - Bulletin Number 2, p. 29
Text: A Libing Memorial after devote less energy to general advocacy of the idea. Service to memorial committees and local architects wil] be its chief
Show moreA Libing Memorial after devote less energy to general advocacy of the idea. Service to memorial committees and local architects wil] be its chief concern, to the end that the buildings may adequately fulfill the purpose intended. The Bureau is therefore gathering all available information on the sub- ject of existing and proposed community houses, audi- toriums, and similar buildings. Bulletins are being prepared to tell what features have been most useful and most successful, and how the problems of incorporating them into the buildings can be worked out in the best way architecturally. A list of these publications appears on the back cover of this pamphlet. Copies are available without charge to those interested. �
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Title: Community Buildings as War Memorials - Bulletin Number 2, p. 30
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