In a message dated 4/1/2006 5:35:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, wsthomp
son@thicko.com writes:
From: Ross Fosbender [mailto:rossf@cognifast.com]
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 11:13 PM
To Best
Subject: MEADOWDALE ALERT... Save the Silo! NOW!
There is a move afoot to demolish the Pure Oil silo that has stood sentinel
at Meadowdale International Raceway for over fifty years. It is the old
track's major landmark, visible to all who pass by on Illinois Route 31.
In a message dated 4/1/2006 5:35:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
wsthompson@thicko.com writes:
From: Ross Fosbender [mailto:rossf@cognifast.com]
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 11:13 PM
To Best
Subject: MEADOWDALE ALERT... Save the Silo! NOW!
There is a move afoot to demolish the Pure Oil silo that has stood sentinel
at Meadowdale International Raceway for over fifty years. It is the old
track's major landmark, visible to all who pass by on Illinois Route 31.
I have just mailed the following to Monica. I hope it helps in some small
way. Keep up the good work Ross.
SPORTSCAR VINTAGE RACING ASSOCIATION
JACK WOEHRLE ~ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
701 Center Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 753-1098
JWoesvra@aol.com
Kane County Forest Preserve
Attn: Monica A. Meyers, Executive Director
719 S. Batavia Ave.
Geneva, IL 60134
Dear Monica:
I have just heard about the plans to demolish the PURE silo at Meadowdale.
Even though I have not seen it in FORTY YEARS, I remember it well and have
fond memories of Meadowdale Raceway. We all understand that the race track
can
never be used again, but to sports car racers, this is still hallowed ground.
Whether or not the preservation activities of the devoted have any social
merit may be debatable, but it seems that there is an effort underway at
least.
Some folks may look at that silo and see an eyesore. We have lost many
significant and not so significant structures around the country in the name
of b
beautificationb and b progressb only to regret it later. One need only
look at
the way many towns and cities have taken useless eyesores and made them the
centerpiece of a retro revival center or other such attraction.
I am not familiar with the current state of the land at Meadowdale, but
since it apparently is under Public Protection, I assume that hiking/biking
trails and such might be in order. As you know, counties and cities around
the
country are creating trails and interesting sites as tourist destinations
which
help replace some of the lost jobs in these areas. Travelers buy gas, food
and sometimes stay nearby for the night.
Sportscar racers are also traveling citizens and I certainly will travel a
few miles out of my way to see the PURE silo again.
Sincerely,
Jack Woehrle
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