Comments on: Adagio in the keys of B & U. http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:33:01 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Exiled to CA http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-79673 Exiled to CA Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:39:23 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-79673 I grew up in the neighborhoods around Bradley--we lived on Sherman Ave., Barker Ave., and then on Columbia Terrace. I have such happy memories of walking by all these houses on snowy days on my way to Whittier School when I was very young. I eventually attended Bradley and grew to appreciate the surrounding homes from a different, more mature perspective--as wonderful historic properties, each with lovely individual characterics. Since moving to California seven years ago--where historic homes are few and far between--I have an even deeper appreciation of the Uplands/West Bluff area. While I applaud Bradley's vision and continued growth, I also feel great sadness and nostalgia watching these images (although it was hard to really concentrate with my three-year old son shouting "There's another bulldozer!" in the background). The Barber Adagio is perfect for this montage, by the way. Thanks for documenting this process . . . I've seen a few photos of the Field House demolition but nothing like this. I've got to say--my eyes are a bit misty! I grew up in the neighborhoods around Bradley–we lived on Sherman Ave., Barker Ave., and then on Columbia Terrace. I have such happy memories of walking by all these houses on snowy days on my way to Whittier School when I was very young. I eventually attended Bradley and grew to appreciate the surrounding homes from a different, more mature perspective–as wonderful historic properties, each with lovely individual characterics. Since moving to California seven years ago–where historic homes are few and far between–I have an even deeper appreciation of the Uplands/West Bluff area. While I applaud Bradley’s vision and continued growth, I also feel great sadness and nostalgia watching these images (although it was hard to really concentrate with my three-year old son shouting “There’s another bulldozer!” in the background). The Barber Adagio is perfect for this montage, by the way. Thanks for documenting this process . . . I’ve seen a few photos of the Field House demolition but nothing like this. I’ve got to say–my eyes are a bit misty!

]]> By: Peoria Illinoisan » Video: Bradley University's Robertson Memorial Fieldhouse Demolition http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-77345 Peoria Illinoisan » Video: Bradley University's Robertson Memorial Fieldhouse Demolition Sun, 11 May 2008 20:57:26 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-77345 [...] Did anyone really think I was going to let this opportunity pass? You might call this a companion to my Maplewood video. [...] [...] Did anyone really think I was going to let this opportunity pass? You might call this a companion to my Maplewood video. [...]

]]> By: Peoria Illinoisan » Bradley University's Demolition Man http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-22489 Peoria Illinoisan » Bradley University's Demolition Man Mon, 23 Jul 2007 01:13:46 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-22489 [...] request, my slide-show set to the music of The Police’s Demolition Man. The only changes I made to the original [...] [...] request, my slide-show set to the music of The Police’s Demolition Man. The only changes I made to the original [...]

]]> By: Brick http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-22455 Brick Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:28:15 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-22455 NIce job. I'd love to see a remix of this with "Demolition Man." It would take on an entirely different feel and, perhaps, meaning. About the demolition and new development, I have mixed feelings. I grew up in the 800 block of Cooper and now live in West Peoria. So, this area means a lot to me. I partly applaud progress/change (which, despite some objections, happens); on the other hand, I sympathize with those people whose memories have been affected. Keep of the great work, PeoriaIllinoisan!! NIce job. I’d love to see a remix of this with “Demolition Man.” It would take on an entirely different feel and, perhaps, meaning.

About the demolition and new development, I have mixed feelings. I grew up in the 800 block of Cooper and now live in West Peoria. So, this area means a lot to me. I partly applaud progress/change (which, despite some objections, happens); on the other hand, I sympathize with those people whose memories have been affected.

Keep of the great work, PeoriaIllinoisan!!

]]> By: Peoria Illinoisan » My Sister Thinks I'm a Celebrity http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-21857 Peoria Illinoisan » My Sister Thinks I'm a Celebrity Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:12:55 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-21857 [...] stretching it a little, but I was pleasantly surprised to find Kirk Wessler linking to the little video I made. That was awful nice of him. Glad he didn’t mind that I borrowed a few pictures from [...] [...] stretching it a little, but I was pleasantly surprised to find Kirk Wessler linking to the little video I made. That was awful nice of him. Glad he didn’t mind that I borrowed a few pictures from [...]

]]> By: Beth http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-21796 Beth Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:20:02 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-21796 Just watching those houses come down broke my heart. I live in Arbor District and I watched on a daily basis. Makes me wonder how long it will take them to come all the way to Western. Just watching those houses come down broke my heart. I live in Arbor District and I watched on a daily basis. Makes me wonder how long it will take them to come all the way to Western.

]]> By: PeoriaIllinoisan http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-21628 PeoriaIllinoisan Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:10:33 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-21628 All I'm saying is that the music pulled it all together. It wouldn't be nearly as tear jerking with Sheryl Crow singing in the background. My wife got choked up after I showed it to her too. She's seen all of the photos and heard the music before, but not until it was finished with the combination of the two did she have that reaction. All I’m saying is that the music pulled it all together. It wouldn’t be nearly as tear jerking with Sheryl Crow singing in the background. My wife got choked up after I showed it to her too. She’s seen all of the photos and heard the music before, but not until it was finished with the combination of the two did she have that reaction.

]]> By: PeoriaIllinoisan http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-21627 PeoriaIllinoisan Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:56:46 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-21627 I don't disagree. I don’t disagree.

]]> By: Sue http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-21623 Sue Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:39:15 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-21623 No, it's the tragedy of those beautiful homes and years of memories gone forever. We live in a house that is 3 years shy of 100 years old and it would sadden me if it was torn down. I know the people were offerd boo coo bucks for those homes, but as for me, money wouldn't have made a difference. It's so sad... No, it’s the tragedy of those beautiful homes and years of memories gone forever. We live in a house that is 3 years shy of 100 years old and it would sadden me if it was torn down. I know the people were offerd boo coo bucks for those homes, but as for me, money wouldn’t have made a difference. It’s so sad…

]]> By: PeoriaIllinoisan http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-21607 PeoriaIllinoisan Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:42:44 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-21607 It's the music. I was going to use either Sheryl Crow's There Goes The Neighborhood or The Police's Demolition Man, but as I was compiling the photos and the video was starting to come together I pulled out what I think is one of the saddest songs ever composed, Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings. It’s the music. I was going to use either Sheryl Crow’s There Goes The Neighborhood or The Police’s Demolition Man, but as I was compiling the photos and the video was starting to come together I pulled out what I think is one of the saddest songs ever composed, Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings.

]]> By: Sue http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-21596 Sue Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:44:22 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-21596 I find it very hard to comment on this subject...it's so sad :( This video brought tears to my eyes... I find it very hard to comment on this subject…it’s so sad :( This video brought tears to my eyes…

]]> By: YOOPER GIRL http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/comment-page-1/#comment-21592 YOOPER GIRL Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:50:42 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/07/15/adagio-in-the-keys-of-b-u/#comment-21592 Whoever said change was good must have had their head in the sand when it came to this project. How many more homes in the future will the giant on the Hill gobble up? Whoever said change was good must have had their head in the sand when it came to this project. How many more homes in the future will the giant on the Hill gobble up?

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