Though lovely in appearance and provocative in historical implications, I hope all of this "Historical Place" talk is worth the effort. I would love to see the inside of this structure to see how historically preserved it really is.

In the late 1970's, this shed was almost torn down by the village DPW. It was falling apart. I wonder how it has acquired the mantle of a "chapel". The yacht club had used and maintained it as storage space but it had no historical significance then. There must be a line drawn at some point before any old shed, otherwise undistinguished, becomes a shrine to misplaced sentiment. Is this so called historical designation a key to funding for it's preservation, or is this just a means of getting local taxpayers to foot the bill to pay for another "white elephant"?

The National Register of Historic Places is a highly respected list of historic properties with a rigorous vetting process. Most old buildings do not meet the Register?s high standards, and if the designation is given, it can be trusted that a building is historic. Many people dismiss the simple and humble, but the National Trust believes they are as much a part of our history as grand buildings. The Quakers in our area were an important group and this is a tiny vestige of their work. National Register status puts no limitations or requirements for what the owner does with the building ? it is an honorarium. Criticizing this designation with the threat it might cost tax dollars is unfounded. The building is tiny and could be maintained by volunteers.

Has a certificate of occupancy been found for this building. The last thing us taxpayers need is another building without a c/o..