Jones Beach Tower

[88 AmberRay]

I thought it was a rumor that the Jones Beach Tower was being taken down, but it really is happening.

That has been a landmark icon to me all my life. They are putting a rose garden in it's place.

Going to be hard to see the rose garden heading back in from the Canyon! :huh:

 

[katricol]

Sad...hopefully it's because it became unsafe to keep??

 

[Sun Chaser]

It was my understanding it was being rebuilt. Where did you see that it was being removed?

 

[jrock1062]

WOW I drive past that almost every day How sad i thought they were repairing it. Like you it has been there all my life

 

[88 AmberRay]

It was my understanding it was being rebuilt. Where did you see that it was being removed?

I'm pretty sure I saw it on ch. 12 news.

They already have the top off.

 

[FireIsland1]

the construction you see is part of a 18 month repair project funded by the state 2.3 million .

 

[88 AmberRay]

the construction you see is part of a 18 month repair project funded by the state 2.3 million .

I hope your correct, that would be great news!

 

[jrock1062]

the construction you see is part of a 18 month repair project funded by the state 2.3 million .

Great News :thumbsup:

 

[trit21]

I would think it they were taking it down they would just blast it down and pick up the pieces. Not know the area and never been there I don't know if this is possible but from the pic it looks like a restore to me.

 

[agreico]

The tower is being repaired because of years of deterioration. The project sarted summer of 2008. It is a 3.2 milliuon dollar renovation.

 

[MaddyDean]

Pointless to repair it especially for 3.2 million dollars or even 2.3 million. Just put a $1000 dollar flag pole there and put the moneys into some needed dredging around that area.

 

[Robski97]

The tower is being torn down. The engineering company that did the original survey missed alot water damage. They state it would cost 10 million dollars to repair so there taking it down. So I guess they will spend 10 million to take it down brick by brick. Also its a landmark building but since its on TOWN property i guess they can do as they please. Its a disgrace !

Rob

 

[Sun Chaser]

I did not see this with my own eyes but here are two pictures showing the before and after. THis is really sad.

Glenn

 

[MaddyDean]

Sun Chaser--That second picture is not of the tower. Just drove by it and it is still up with the top taken off. :huh:

 

[Sun Chaser]

I guess I got scammed. I was not able to verify source. Thanks for the info.

Glenn

 

[FireIsland1]

robski Where did you get this info. The state says it's being repaired

 

[jrock1062]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/18/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/18towerli.html

as far as the times reports they are rebuilding it

 

[sr330daguy]

There was a email rumor going around,which mentioned what Rob said that it was on town property ,and the NYS Dept of Public Works was taking it down.NYS does not have a DPW.The Tower is owned by NYS (see State Seal on tower) and is on NYS property and is being rebuilt.I believe the top had to come off to access the steel beams inside which are encapsulated in brick.I'm also betting the State wants the copper tank inside for scrap as the tower is no longer used for water storage.

http://www.courant.com/business/ny-lipark0112815181may31,0,6870840.story


BTW Thanks Rob for the use of your slip again this year!

 

[sr330daguy]

I did not see this with my own eyes but here are two pictures showing the before and after. THis is really sad.

Glenn

Hmmm the demolished picture has leaves on the trees?

 

[Robski97]

I read it in newsday. Said the rebuild was countys responsibility. Sadly i dont think im wrong. they said it will be a ROSE GARDEN ... Are u kidding me ?? Ill try and google something.