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 � Show less
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. � Show less
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. � Show less
