http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : Middletown News, Info and Happenings : Whoops! Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:54 +0000 Mon, 05 May 2014 13:30:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5670 http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=42246&title=whoops#42246 Author: ResErections
Subject: 5670
Posted: May 05 2014 at 1:30pm

The Bedford limestone used in the church is only valuable if used to rebuild the building. Otherwise, it is just calcium carbonate worth a few dollars per pound. The $ 2 Million value is if one were to purchase new stone of the same material and shapes.

ResErections]]> Mon, 05 May 2014 13:30:23 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=42246&title=whoops#42246 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=42198&title=whoops#42198 Author: Talking Heads
Subject: 5670
Posted: May 01 2014 at 7:29pm

Plenty of Middletown's historic relics, including wood has been "purchased" and reclaimed by that group on the corner. Schools, churches, any place that can be raided if you know which pocket to line. Procedures not followed with announcing public bid opportunities.
]]> Thu, 01 May 2014 19:29:30 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=42198&title=whoops#42198 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=41969&title=whoops#41969 Author: over the hill
Subject: 5670
Posted: Apr 21 2014 at 7:18pm

If those windows are at Stained you know they got a sweet deal from the city.]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:18:37 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=41969&title=whoops#41969 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=41961&title=whoops#41961 Author: swohio75
Subject: 5670
Posted: Apr 21 2014 at 2:17pm

Vivian Moon wrote: Hummm...What about the value of all those beautiful stained glass windows that were removed? I believe that the stained glass were donated to the church by family members. What was the selling price and to whom were they sold?

Windows were purchased by Mrs. Sorg in 1906 for approx. $2,250.  It's my understanding when First Baptist moved to Riverview, Mr. Thatcher purchased the rights to the windows.  Not sure several of them found their way into Stained Bistro/Murphy's Landing.  But its nice to see they've been preserved and,. at least for the time being, remain in Middletown.  
]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:17:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=41961&title=whoops#41961 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=41954&title=whoops#41954 Author: Vivian Moon
Subject: 5670
Posted: Apr 21 2014 at 10:08am

Hummm...What about the value of all those beautiful stained glass windows that were removed?

I believe that the stained glass were donated to the church by family members.

What was the selling price and to whom were they sold?]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:08:50 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=41954&title=whoops#41954 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5670&PID=41537&title=whoops#41537 Author: VietVet
Subject: 5670
Posted: Apr 02 2014 at 6:44am

Journal article...

Church torn down, saves city $150,000

MIDDLETOWN —
An eyesore in the city’s historic district has been demolished, saving taxpayers about $150,000, said Lee McClymonds, whose company meticulously removed more than 12,000 stones in the former First Baptist Church on South Main Street.

Now that the church, which was destroyed by fire, has been torn down by ResErections, Inc., its stones, valued at $2 million, have been shipped to Bee Cave, Texas where they will be used to build an antique shopping center, he said

THE CITY SAVED $150,000 ON DEMO CHARGES BUT GAVE AWAY 2 MILLION IN STONES.



ANOTHER FINANCIAL CLUSTER WITH YOUR CITY LEADERS IN ACTION.

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