http://www.historynet.com/candlelight-vigil-and-remembrance-at-harpers-ferry-national-historic-park.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 22 May 2013 02:58:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.historynet.com/candlelight-vigil-and-remembrance-at-harpers-ferry-national-historic-park.htm#comment-283687 Wayne Bishop Tue, 25 May 2010 23:46:43 +0000 #comment-283687 A private investment firm bought the Historic Hill Top Hotel in 2007. The hotel was closed and allowed to further decay. It partially collapsed during the winter of 2010.It remains open to the elements,wildlife etc and is reported by the investment firm that the building contains asbestos,lead and other Hazardous materials. There is a big pile of debris leeching into the soil,water and air in the middle of the historical town and National park. Nearby neighbors include residential families and the Town day care center. The Project they are planning is to raise the historical structure and build a 200,000 sf hotel with a parking garage,spa, bars, restaurants,convention and wedding facilities in the middle of the national historic park and view shed. Need help now from preservation groups. A private investment firm bought the Historic Hill Top Hotel in 2007. The hotel was closed and allowed to further decay. It partially collapsed during the winter of 2010.It remains open to the elements,wildlife etc and is reported by the investment firm that the building contains asbestos,lead and other Hazardous materials. There is a big pile of debris leeching into the soil,water and air in the middle of the historical town and National park. Nearby neighbors include residential families and the Town day care center.
The Project they are planning is to raise the historical structure and build a 200,000 sf hotel with a parking garage,spa, bars, restaurants,convention and wedding facilities in the middle of the national historic park and view shed. Need help now from preservation groups.

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